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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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  • Every Monday Mabel by Awan, Jashar
    Every Monday Mabel
    Five starred reviews! "An arm-pumping, truck-horn toot to each person reveling in their own 'garbage.'" --BCCB (starred review) From the creator of I'm Going to Build a Snowman comes a "enthusiastic, delightful" (BookPage, starred review) celebration of community helpers that captures the joy and...
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  • Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck! by Fairbank, Sorche
    Good Luck, Ice Cream Truck!
    Neighborhood friends greet eight different trucks until the truck they're really waiting for--the ice cream truck--finally arrives. A sweet and colorful celebration of vehicles, community, friendship, and ice cream!So many trucks drive down our street, each with a job it must complete.We'll wave to...
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  • Cranky Makes a Friend by Tran, Phuc
    Cranky Makes a Friend
    In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. There's a...
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  • Diggers Love Their Daddies! by Sayres, Brianna Caplan
    Diggers Love Their Daddies!
    Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do. Perfect for new daddies, Father's Day, and every day! From diggers to fire trucks, from street sweepers to cement mixers to other favorites--all...
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  • The Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids by Van Allsburg, Chris
    The Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
    This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.A young boy, lying awake...
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  • Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: A Friendship Book for Kids by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: A Friendship Book for Kids
    Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck!Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!All the animals are nervous and excited about meeting a new friend--what will he be...
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  • Indestructibles: Things That Go!: Chew Proof - Rip Proof - Nontoxic - 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Vehicle Books, Safe to Chew) by Lomp, Stephan
    Indestructibles: Things That Go!: Chew Proof - Rip Proof - Nontoxic - 100% Washable (Book for Babies, Newborn Books, Vehicle Books, Safe to Chew)
    Learn all about things that go in a book that's indestructible. Baby's driving down the road. Look, a truck! Baby's flying in the air. Wow, there's a plane! Baby's sailing on the sea--along with a ship, a sailboat, and a submarine! Indestructibles is the...
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  • Mechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us by Milchtein, Chaya M.
    Mechanic Shop Femme's Guide to Car Ownership: Uncomplicating Cars for All of Us
    A comprehensive guide to car ownership and maintenance intended for anyone--regardless of age, gender or experience. When did you last pick up a book about cars? Typically written for men, particularly automotive enthusiasts and mechanics, these books rarely appeal to the everyday car owner....
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  • Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy: A Touch-And-Feel Book by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy: A Touch-And-Feel Book
    A touch-and-feel board book starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck!Soft and woolly, shiny and smooth...this Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don't have to be the same to...
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  • The Digger and the Christmas Tree by Kuefler, Joseph
    The Digger and the Christmas Tree
    "This holiday winner about friendship and cooperation is...a cheery charmer for truck aficionados and anyone who loves Christmas."--KirkusA festive holiday readaloud from the bestselling Digger series by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of Construction...
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  • Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!
    An Instant New York Times and USA Today Bestseller! A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2024 The construction crew is back and ready to help renovate! In this latest picture book in the New York Times bestselling series, everyone's favorite construction crew is...
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  • Good Night, Lightning (Disney/Pixar Cars) by Random House Disney
    Good Night, Lightning (Disney/Pixar Cars)
    A bedtime board book featuring Lightning McQueen and friends from Disney/Pixar Cars! It's bedtime in Radiator Springs, but before Lightning McQueen can go to sleep, he has to say goodnight to all of his friends from Disney/Pixar's Cars! This glow-in-the-dark board book, featuring glow...
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  • Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    The #1 New York Times bestselling children's book now available as a board book! As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator...
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  • Beep! Beep! Vehicles on the Go by Barton, Byron
    Beep! Beep! Vehicles on the Go
    This colorful and sturdy board book features the many things that go, including trucks, cars, airplanes, and trains, from the world of Byron Barton. Perfect for young children who love vehicles of all kinds. Beep! Beep!Twelve vehicles--a car, a truck, a plane, a boat,...
    $16.91 AUD
    $16.91 AUD
  • The Yellow Bus by Long, Loren
    The Yellow Bus
    An Instant #1 New York Times BestsellerA #1 Indie BestsellerGet ready for back-to-school season and hop on board with The Yellow Bus, #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long's tender and hopeful modern classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and purpose...
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  • Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage by Lansing, Alfred
    Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
    Experience "one of the best adventure books ever written" (Wall Street Journal) in this New York Times bestseller: the harrowing tale of British explorer Ernest Shackleton's 1914 attempt to reach the South Pole. In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance and...
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  • Good Night, Little Blue Truck by Schertle, Alice
    Good Night, Little Blue Truck
    INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Say good night with Little Blue Truck and friends as they prepare for bed in this #1 New York Times bestseller!Beep! Beep! Beep! It's time for sleep. A storm is brewing, and Little Blue Truck and his good...
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  • Little Blue Truck's Valentine by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck's Valentine
    Spread the love with Little Blue Truck--a perfect Valentine's Day read-aloud in this best-selling series!"Beep!" said Blue. "Happy Valentine's Day!" Join Little Blue Truck as he delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. But as Blue beeps along, he starts to...
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  • I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1): Volume 1 by Tarshis, Lauren
    I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1): Volume 1
    The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times-bestselling series!Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship...
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  • Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Board Book by Schertle, Alice
    Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Board Book
    The #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck finds his way out of a jam on a trip to the city.The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars,...
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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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