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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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Transportation

Explore the best books on transportation, featuring engaging reads on buses, trains, and cars for all ages, including top picks for preschoolers and captivating picture books. Find your next favorite transportation book at our online bookstore, showcasing bestsellers and highly recommended reads.

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  • Tow Truck Joe by Sobel, June
    Tow Truck Joe
    Joe the Tow and his pup, Patch, are on the go--and always there for a car or truck in need--in this rhyming picture book sure to appeal to fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site!Welcome to Motor City, a busy little...
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  • The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round [With CD] by Kubler, Annie
    The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round [With CD]
    Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.Author: Annie KublerPublisher: Child's Play InternationalPublished: 03/01/2007Pages: 16Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize: 8.06h x 7.60w...
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  • The Titanic Coloring Book by Copeland, Peter F.
    The Titanic Coloring Book
    On the night of April 14, 1912, while passengers aboard the Titanic were enjoying the luxurious accommodations of the White Star fleet's newest ocean liner, the ship struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland. Described as "unsinkable," the largest and most elegant ocean...
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  • The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade by Nugent, Nicholas
    The Spice Ports: Mapping the Origins of Global Sea Trade
    A first-class narrative writer blends his unique cartographic and topographic understanding of the key ports of early seaborne commerce. We may think of "globalism" as a recent development but its origins date back to the fifteenth century and beyond, when seafarers pioneered routes across...
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  • The Mystery of the Titanic: A Historical Investigation for Kids by Halls, Kelly Milner
    The Mystery of the Titanic: A Historical Investigation for Kids
    Uncover the secrets of the Titanic in this fascinating exploration for kids 8 to 12 If you're interested in the incredible story of the R.M.S. Titanic, this book helps you dive even deeper. Start with the details that explain why the ship was so...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD
  • The Itsy Bitsy School Bus by Burton, Jeffrey
    The Itsy Bitsy School Bus
    A fun and playful back-to-school twist on the popular nursery rhyme "The Itsy Bitsy Spider"! The itsy bitsy school bus was ready for the day. Backpack was full with lunch and books, hooray! Dropped off at school, it was time to learn and play,...
    $9.25 AUD
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  • The Goodnight Train by Sobel, June
    The Goodnight Train
    All aboard! The sun is down...the Goodnight Train is leaving town!Join the many parents and caregivers who enjoy reading The Goodnight Train again and again and have responded with thousands of five-star reviews. This is a fun and effective bedtime book that both adults...
    $30.86 AUD
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  • The Blue Pickup by Tripplett, Natasha
    The Blue Pickup
    A charming story about a young girl who loves fixing automobiles with her grandfather on the warm grounds of Jamaica, Natasha Tripplett's debut picture book is a perfect pick for fans of My Papi Has a Motorcycle and The Old Truck.Ju-Girl's favorite days are...
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  • Surf's Up!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby, Too! #1): Volume 1 by Flowers, Luke
    Surf's Up!: An Acorn Book (Moby Shinobi and Toby, Too! #1): Volume 1
    Moby Shinobi and his sidekick Toby are heading to the beach in this action-packed, rhyming early reader!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story...
    $9.25 AUD
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  • Stanley's Train by Bee, William
    Stanley's Train
    It's another busy day for Stanley and friends on the train! All aboard and tickets ready, please. Stanley and Charlie oil and grease the gears and shovel coal in the firebox before the train heads off on an adventure. The passengers have a beach...
    $26.23 AUD
    $26.23 AUD
  • Racing Legends: Charles Leclerc by Hamilton, Maurice
    Racing Legends: Charles Leclerc
    Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favorite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Find out how Charles Leclerc defied the odds to become one of the world's most exciting RACING LEGENDS! Following him as he rises up the ranks of Formula...
    $13.88 AUD
    $13.88 AUD
  • Orange Excavator by Hamilton, Kersten
    Orange Excavator
    From the creators of Red Truck, Yellow Copter, Blue Boat, and Green Tractor comes a delightful new story about an orange excavator who saves the town of Tumberton again and again! It's clean-up day in Tumberton and there's lots of hard work to be...
    $13.88 AUD
    $13.88 AUD
  • Mandeep's Cloudy Days by Brar, Kuljinder Kaur
    Mandeep's Cloudy Days
    A beautiful picture book exploring how to cope with difficult and complex emotions when we're away from the people we love.Spending time with her dad makes Mandeep's days shine. They have cha parties, perform Bhangra shows, and best of all, they write jokes together...
    $29.31 AUD
    $29.31 AUD
  • Maisy's Tractor: (A Tractor-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Farm Adventure for Toddlers) by Cousins, Lucy
    Maisy's Tractor: (A Tractor-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Farm Adventure for Toddlers)
    Maisy is busy on her farm in a shaped board book full of fun and learning. Chug, chug! Jump aboard Maisy's tractor as she plows the field, stopping to feed and milk the cows and bring the lambs back to the barn. But wait...
    $12.33 AUD
    $12.33 AUD
  • Little Truck to the Rescue! by Clever Publishing
    Little Truck to the Rescue!
    As Little Truck explores the city, he sees vehicles doing many important jobs, but he begins to wonder what important job he can do.Little Truck's daddy says he is the most handsome, kind, and fast vehicle on the road. But Fire Engine, Ambulance, and...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD
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  • Let's Build a Little Train by Richardson, Julia
    Let's Build a Little Train
    Let's build a little trainto chug along the trackthat goes from here to thereand circles round the back. From the boiler to the coupling, build a little train along with an engineer and her workers. This rhyming story will have readers chugging along with...
    $27.77 AUD
    $27.77 AUD
  • How to Train a Train by Eaton, Jason Carter
    How to Train a Train
    Everything you need to know about finding, keeping, and training your very own pet train. Finding advice on caring for a dog, a cat, a fish, even a dinosaur is easy. But what if somebody's taste in pets runs to the more mechanical kind?...
    $30.86 AUD
    $30.86 AUD
  • How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines by Werner, Chris
    How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines
    With the increasing popularity of GM's LS-series engine family, many enthusiasts are ready to rebuild. How to Rebuild GM LS-Series Engines is the first book of its kind to help you rebuild your GM LS-series engine. It explains variations between the various LS-series engines...
    $57.04 AUD
    $57.04 AUD
  • How to Draw Awesome Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air: Packed with Over 100 Incredible Vehicles by Gowen, Fiona
    How to Draw Awesome Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air: Packed with Over 100 Incredible Vehicles
    Calling all young vehicle lovers! Learn how to draw 100+ of the coolest machines on wheels, waves, and wings.From monster trucks and trains to sailboats, fire engines, jets, and excavators, How to Draw Awesome Vehicles: Land, Sea, and Air turns your child's favorite machines...
    $10.79 AUD
    $10.79 AUD
  • Hooray, It's Garbage Day! by Ode, Eric
    Hooray, It's Garbage Day!
    Something's coming down the street, rolling with a rumbling beat. The perfect picture book to share with sanitation fans of all ages!Author: Eric OdePublisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersPublished: 10/01/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.21h x 9.24w x 0.34dISBN: 9781684641147Audience: Ages 9-12Review Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 11/01/2020Booklist...
    $23.14 AUD
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Best Transportation Books on Bus, Train, and Car Travel

Transportation books are a fascinating genre that cater to a wide range of readers, from curious preschoolers to dedicated enthusiasts of buses, trains, and cars. These books not only entertain but also educate readers about various modes of transportation and their histories. This article highlights some of the best books on transportation, including picture books about transportation.

For young children, "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper is a classic picture book about a brave little train. Its story of determination and positivity is paired with colorful illustrations, making it a perennial favorite among preschoolers.

"Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is another popular choice. This picture book takes children to a bustling construction site where different types of vehicles, including trucks and cranes, wind down for the night. Its rhythmic text and engaging illustrations captivate young readers.

For children interested in a broader view of transportation, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent option. This book offers a comprehensive look at various vehicles, from buses and trains to cars and airplanes, with vivid photographs and easy-to-understand text.

Older readers and adults might enjoy "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson. This book delves into the history of the shipping container and its transformative impact on global trade and transportation.

"Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK is a must-read for car enthusiasts. This book provides a detailed and visually stunning history of cars, from their inception to modern designs.

For train aficionados, "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux offers a captivating travelogue of the author’s journey by train through Europe, the Middle East, India, and Southeast Asia. Theroux's vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes bring the world of rail travel to life.

FAQ's

Q. What are some must-read transportation books for preschoolers?

A. Some must-read transportation books for preschoolers include "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper and "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld. These picture books are engaging and educational, making them perfect for young children.

Q. Are there transportation books that cover multiple types of vehicles?

A. Yes, "Things That Go" from the DK Readers series is an excellent book that covers a wide range of vehicles, including buses, trains, cars, and airplanes. It provides vivid photographs and simple text that are easy for children to understand.

Q. Where can I find a list of the best transportation books?

A. You can find lists of the best transportation books on websites like Goodreads, Amazon, and various online bookstores. These sites offer curated lists, reader reviews, and ratings to help you choose the best books for your interests.

Q. What are some recommended transportation books for adults?

A. For adults, some recommended transportation books include "The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" by Marc Levinson, "Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile" by DK, and "The Great Railway Bazaar" by Paul Theroux. These books provide in-depth insights into different aspects of transportation.

Q. Can I find transportation books in digital formats?

A. Yes, many transportation books are available in digital formats. You can find e-books and audiobooks on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Audible, and Google Books. Digital formats offer the convenience of accessing books on your electronic devices anytime, anywhere.

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