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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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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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  • Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury by Burton, Virginia Lee
    Mike Mulligan and More: A Virginia Lee Burton Treasury
    Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel plus three other classic picture book favorites, in one handsome hardcover.The four complete and unabridged picture books by Virginia Lee Burton in this volume are: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel The Little House (a Caldecott Medal winner)Katy...
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  • Let's Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More! by Ellis, Valerie
    Let's Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More!
    God gave us the Bible to help us seeGod's love never changes--it's strong as can be!Let's Go! Bible Adventures is a rhyming storybook that tells real Bible stories and contrasts Bible-times transportation with modern-day vehicles. Trucks, trains, tractors, as well as bulldozers, boats, hot-air...
    $38.56 AUD
    $38.56 AUD
  • Let's Go, Rescue Trucks! by Scholastic
    Let's Go, Rescue Trucks!
    Little ones will learn about six different rescue trucks in this fun, rhyming read-aloud book with two spinning wheels!Make way for a police car, ambulance, tow truck, lifeguard truck, fire truck, and snow plow! My lights flash bright red and blue. Helping out is...
    $12.33 AUD
    $12.33 AUD
  • I Stink! by McMullan, Kate
    I Stink!
    For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad! and I'm Dirty! Now a streaming animated series!"Know what I do at...
    $30.85 AUD
    $30.85 AUD
  • Is That the Bus? by Koponen, Libby
    Is That the Bus?
    Vrrrm! Trucks and other vehicles are zooming by! But in this relatable board book, why is the school bus the one to watch for? One eager little brother is at home, playing alone. He listens and looks out for a variety of trucks and...
    $13.87 AUD
    $13.87 AUD
  • Inside Freight Train by Crews, Donald
    Inside Freight Train
    In this special version of the Caldecott Honor classic, little hands can slide the doors to reveal the contents of each car, from apples, peaches, and pears in the refrigerated car all the way to caboose--which opens to show the train crew!In simple, powerful...
    $16.96 AUD
    $16.96 AUD
  • Hot Wheels: Race Cars vs. Monster Trucks: 100% Officially Licensed by Mattel, Activities, Tattoos, & Press-Out Cards for Kids Ages 4 to 8 by Mattel
    Hot Wheels: Race Cars vs. Monster Trucks: 100% Officially Licensed by Mattel, Activities, Tattoos, & Press-Out Cards for Kids Ages 4 to 8
    Which type of Hot Wheels vehicle do you most identify with--speeding race cars or smashing monster trucks? Are you rough or rugged? Do you want to go fast or go anywhere? Race cars and monster trucks race head-to-head in this activity book. Who will...
    $18.50 AUD
    $18.50 AUD
  • Hot Wheels Let's Race: Racers to the Rescue (Comic Reader) by Behling, Steve
    Hot Wheels Let's Race: Racers to the Rescue (Comic Reader)
    Perfect for beginning readers--or kids just discovering comics and graphic novels--this 2-in-1 story is based on the hit Netflix series Hot Wheels Let's Race. Join kid racers, Coop, Axle, Brights, Spark, Sidecar, and Mac--and their chosen Hot Wheels cars--as they race to save Hot...
    $9.24 AUD
    $9.24 AUD
  • Good Night Fire Engines by Gamble, Adam
    Good Night Fire Engines
    A day in the life of a fire engine is full of fun and adventure! Discover what it takes for a fire engine to get ready for the day. Your toddler will get an insight into what it's like to be a firefighter. Climb...
    $15.35 AUD
    $15.35 AUD
  • Go, New York, Go! by Duopress Labs
    Go, New York, Go!
    Let your child explore New York through sound and action--no stroller ride or batteries required. Go, New York, Go! is a lively board book parents trust to spark toddler curiosity and joyful read-aloud rituals.Created for toddlers and early readers ages 0-4, this playful story...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD
  • Go Block (an Abrams Block Book) by Franceschelli, Christopher
    Go Block (an Abrams Block Book)
    Get into gear and learn all about vehicles that go, go, go in Go!Block from the bestselling Abrams Block Book series! Like other books in the hugely popular Block Book series, Go!Block features die-cut shapes on every spread and has durable, interactive gatefolds, perfect...
    $29.30 AUD
    $29.30 AUD
  • Garbage Truck to the Rescue! by Clever Publishing
    Garbage Truck to the Rescue!
    Discover the daily adventures of Garbage Truck in this delightful board book! Join three curious rabbits as they learn about community heroes, realizing the importance of Garbage Truck's role in keeping their neighborhood clean. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story, children will appreciate...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD
  • Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: . by Vangelder, Kirk
    Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: .
    Automotive technicians must learn how to safely and effectively maintain, diagnose, and repair every system on the automobile. Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource that provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully master these...
    $407.28 AUD
    $407.28 AUD
  • Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify by Morris, Charles
    Ford Y-Block Engines: How to Rebuild and Modify
    The photos in this edition are black and white. As Ford cars grew in both size and weight after WWII, the need for a more powerful and robust engine than the aging Flathead was becoming apparent. The successor of the Flathead engine, the Ford...
    $57.53 AUD
    $57.53 AUD
  • Firefighters: A Lift-The-Page Truck Book by Coyle, Finn
    Firefighters: A Lift-The-Page Truck Book
    Firefighters introduce the various firefighting vehicles that help them perform rescues and put out fires in all sorts of places and scenarios. Discover a surprising assortment of firefighting machines used in various emergencies at airports, homes, and even on water. Readers are asked if...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD
  • Donut/Rosquilla (Spanish-English Bilingual Edition): The Unicorn Who Wants to Fly/ El Unicornio Que Queria Volar by Gehl, Laura
    Donut/Rosquilla (Spanish-English Bilingual Edition): The Unicorn Who Wants to Fly/ El Unicornio Que Queria Volar
    The hilarious story of Donut, a scruffy unicorn who can't fly (but who keeps on trying!), is now available in a bilingual board book edition. La divertida historia de Rosquilla, un unicornio lanudo que no puede volar ( pero que sigue intentando!), ahora está...
    $13.87 AUD
    $13.87 AUD
  • Don't Disturb the Pirate!: A Bedtime Adventure by Findlay, Rhiannon
    Don't Disturb the Pirate!: A Bedtime Adventure
    From the author of Don't Disturb the Dragon, comes an ARRG-some next installment!Oh no--naughty puppy Patch has run away! Can YOU help find him? As you search, remember not to disturb the pirate. If you hear a Yo Ho Ho, a cannon's boom, or...
    $29.30 AUD
    $29.30 AUD
  • Diesel Engines Test T2: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification by Delmar Cengage Learning
    Diesel Engines Test T2: Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification
    The fifth edition of DELMAR'S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE (ASE) TEST PREPARATION MANUAL for the Medium/Heavy Duty Truck T3 Drive Train exam now contains even more content so you can pass your ASE exam the first time. This manual will ensure that you understand the...
    $82.94 AUD
    $82.94 AUD
  • Cars 2 by Wheeler, Chase
    Cars 2
    All the world's a racetrack as superstar Lightning McQueen zooms back into action, with his best friend Mater in tow, to take on the globe's fastest and finest in Disney/Pixar Cars 2. Children ages 2-5 will love this Little Golden Book retelling of the...
    $9.24 AUD
    $9.24 AUD
  • Busy Builders: Dinos at Work: Pull the Tab to Turn Dinosaurs Into Construction Machines! by Bradly, Stacie
    Busy Builders: Dinos at Work: Pull the Tab to Turn Dinosaurs Into Construction Machines!
    See dinosaurs transform into construction machines in this mash-up novelty book! T. rex is on the building site.How will he smash this wall?He needs someone to swing their tail . . .just like a wrecking ball! Through magical sliding transformations, see a T. rex...
    $15.42 AUD
    $15.42 AUD

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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