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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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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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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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  • Ford Mustang 1964 1/2 - 1973: How to Build & Modify by Bohanan, Frank
    Ford Mustang 1964 1/2 - 1973: How to Build & Modify
    The photos in this edition are black and white. The Mustang is an automotive icon with more than two million cars built between 1964-1973. Mustangs, such as the Shelby GT350 and GT500, Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet and Boss 302 and 429 ruled the...
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  • My First Book of Trains: All about Locomotives and Railcars for Kids by Holzweiss, Kristina A.
    My First Book of Trains: All about Locomotives and Railcars for Kids
    All aboard an amazing railroad adventure! Explore this colorful introduction to trains for kids ages 3 to 5. What makes trains move? Why do trains come in different shapes and sizes? From steam locomotives and diesel engines to electric railcars, curious kids will learn...
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  • Vehicles: A Can-You-Find-It Book by Schuette, Sarah L.
    Vehicles: A Can-You-Find-It Book
    Buckle in the kids for a wild ride through this vehicle-themed seek-and-find title. Hundreds of hidden objects are tucked inside vehicles that roll, rumble, float, and fly across each full-color puzzle. To-find lists include both pictographs and word labels to engage pre-readers and early...
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  • Richard Scarry's Boats by Scarry, Richard
    Richard Scarry's Boats
    Hit the high seas with this board book featuring Richard Scarry's fast and fun boats! From motorboats and sailboats, to submarines and kayaks, little sailors will be eager to cruise through these adventurous pages!Author: Richard ScarryPublisher: Golden BooksPublished: 07/14/2015Pages: 24Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.25lbsSize:...
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  • Hot Wheels Let's Race Phonics Racers by Hodgin, Molly Kempf
    Hot Wheels Let's Race Phonics Racers
    Your child will be revved up to learn phonics! The kid racers from the hit Netflix show, Hot Wheels Let's Race, will help put your child on the right track to reading in this sturdy 10-book boxed set that includes tips for caregivers. The...
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  • How It Works: Tractor by Hepworth, Amelia
    How It Works: Tractor
    A first introduction for toddlers who love tractors! Beep! Beep! Follow the busy tractor around the farm in this first introduction to tractors. With layered die-cuts, fun facts, and a mouse to find on every spread!Author: Amelia HepworthPublisher: Tiger TalesPublished: 06/01/2021Pages: 10Binding Type: Board...
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  • Totally Awesome Dot-To-Dot Puzzles by Parragon Books
    Totally Awesome Dot-To-Dot Puzzles
    Totally Dotty Dot-to-Dots has over 100 pages of "dotty" challenges. Complete connect the dots in these full-color pages to reveal the hidden picture. Where are the ballerinas in this dance class? What kinds of vehicles are the kids sailing in? What items are at...
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  • The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford, Clifford W.
    The Ashley Book of Knots
    Facsimile of 1944 Edition. The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The book contains exactly 3854 numbered...
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  • Curious George's Crane (Mini Movers Shaped Board Books) by Rey, H. A.
    Curious George's Crane (Mini Movers Shaped Board Books)
    Get ready to read and play with Curious George's Crane--an interactive board book that's shaped like a crane! Includes movable parts and pop-out play pieces for the added fun of creating your own construction site. Come along for a ride in Curious George's Crane--an...
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  • Art of NASA: The Illustrations That Sold the Missions by Bizony, Piers
    Art of NASA: The Illustrations That Sold the Missions
    Formed in 1958, NASA has long maintained a department of visual artists to depict the concepts and technologies created in humankind's quest to explore the final frontier. Culled from a carefully chosen reserve of approximately 3,000 files deep in the NASA archives, the 200...
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  • Petty vs. Pearson: The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR by Hembree, Mike
    Petty vs. Pearson: The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR
    Get the detailed inside story on the legendary rivalry that helped propel NASCAR from regional curiosity to national phenomenon. The battle for NASCAR dominance was never more pronounced than when Richard Petty and David Pearson met on the track. In 551 head-to-head races between...
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  • Where's the Car?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Friendly Vehicles Include a Train, B by Arrhenius, Ingela P.
    Where's the Car?: (An Interactive, Sensory Lift-The-Flap Book with Felt Flaps and a Mirror for Babies & Toddlers. Friendly Vehicles Include a Train, B
    Part of Ingela Arrhenius's best-selling felt flap series, which has sold over 2 million copies. Perfect for babies and toddlers! Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles that include a train, a plane, a boat, and a car all hiding behind bright...
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  • Trans-Canada Rail Guide: Includes Rail Routes and Maps Plus Guides to 10 Cities by Graham, Melissa
    Trans-Canada Rail Guide: Includes Rail Routes and Maps Plus Guides to 10 Cities
    The world's most scenic rail ride A journey on Canada's transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 6358km (3974 miles), taking in not only several of North America's...
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  • Pop the Hood! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) by Random House
    Pop the Hood! (Blaze and the Monster Machines)
    A board book with flaps to lift! Gabby's tools are missing-and it's up to Blaze and AJ to find them! Starring the trucks from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines, this sturdy board book, which features surprises under every flap, will be loved by...
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  • Christmas Train by Miles, David
    Christmas Train
    All aboard the Christmas Train, a charming board book that also unfolds into a train! Join Santa, his enterprising elves, snuggly snowmen, friendly carolers, and the rest of Christmas's colorful characters on a train ride that teaches counting and seek-and-find activities all for the...
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  • John Deere Kids Mega Machines Activity Book by Redwing, Jack
    John Deere Kids Mega Machines Activity Book
    Big fun calls for big machines--just like the ones in this activity book! Enjoy over 100 action-packed activities and puzzles in one book, featuring favorite John Deere machines like the tractor, dump truck, and bulldozer! Lead the loader through the maze, help the excavator...
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  • Flashing Fire Engines by Mitton, Tony
    Flashing Fire Engines
    "Big bold fire engines, waiting day and night, Ready for a rescue or a blazing fire to fight. As soon as there's a fire alarm, the engines start to roar. The firefighters jump aboard...it rumbles out the door." Jump aboard a bright red fire...
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  • Jeep, Dana & Chrysler Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8-1/4, 8-3/4, Dana 44 & 60 & AMC 20 by Shepard, Larry
    Jeep, Dana & Chrysler Differentials: How to Rebuild the 8-1/4, 8-3/4, Dana 44 & 60 & AMC 20
    The photos in this edition are black and white. Over the last 40 years, millions of Chrysler, AMC, and Jeep vehicles have used these differentials, propelling these high-performance vehicles to victory on the street, in drag racing, and other applications. Chrysler used the Dana...
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  • The Polar Express Big Book: A Caldecott Award Winner by Van Allsburg, Chris
    The Polar Express Big Book: A Caldecott Award Winner
    This oversize edition of the Caldecott Medal-winning classic The Polar Express is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and...
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  • The Little Train by Lenski, Lois
    The Little Train
    Mr. Small does it all! In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers. Presented in full color for the...
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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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