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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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  • Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro by Slade, Rachel
    Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro
    A NATIONAL BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKAN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARONE OF JANET MASLIN'S MUST-READ BOOKS OF THE SUMMERA NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICEONE OF OUTSIDE MAGAZINE'S BEST BOOKS OF THE SUMMERONE OF AMAZON'S BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR SO...
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  • I'm Tough! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Tough!
    From the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty! comes the perfect tough addition to their noisy series: a pick-up truck!I'm not the BIGGEST TRUCK in the parking lot . . . but when my cargo bed's PACKED and STACKEDI've got what it...
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  • I'm Cool! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Cool!
    For fans of all things snow and ice comes the latest addition to this hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink! and I'm Dirty!--now a streaming animated series.Perfect for any young hockey player, this book is all...
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  • How to Fabricate Automotive Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber Parts by Burrill, Dan
    How to Fabricate Automotive Fiberglass & Carbon Fiber Parts
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Fiberglass and composite parts are commonly used in many collector cars, hot rods, Corvettes, and even late-model vehicles. Body panels, interior components, and engine parts are fabricated from fiberglass and composite materials (plastic molded or carbon...
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  • How to Draw Cool Ships and Boats: From Sailboats to Ocean Liners by Gowen, Fiona
    How to Draw Cool Ships and Boats: From Sailboats to Ocean Liners
    Build confidence, encourage creativity, and expand artistic skills with this amazing collection of easy, step-by-step instructions for drawing the coolest ships and boats!Encourage kids to broaden their artistic horizons and set them smooth sailing towards tackling the decks, sails, oars, and more for tons...
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  • How to Build and Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Camshafts & Valvetrains by Vizard, David
    How to Build and Modify Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 Camshafts & Valvetrains
    A comprehensive guide to choosing and prepping camshafts andAuthor: David Vizard,D. VizardPublisher: Motorbooks InternationalPublished: 09/01/1992Pages: 164Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.87lbsSize: 11.01h x 8.28w x 0.40dISBN: 9780879385958
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  • Hot Wheels Let's Race: Revved-Up Sticker Book by Zuravicky, Orli
    Hot Wheels Let's Race: Revved-Up Sticker Book
    A fun-packed sticker book with 500+ stickers, featuring the racer kids and hottest cars from the hit Netflix show, Hot Wheels Let's Race. Get revved up to have some car fun with the kids who attend the Hot Wheels racing camp at the Ultimate...
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  • Honda Engine Swaps by Bonk, Aaron
    Honda Engine Swaps
    The photos in this edition are black and white.When it comes to their personal transportation, today's youth have shunned the large, heavy performance cars of their parents' generation and instead embrace what has become known as the sport compact-- smaller, lightweight, modern sports cars...
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  • Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe Lift-The-Flap Board Book by Sobel, June
    Ho Ho Ho! Tow Truck Joe Lift-The-Flap Board Book
    Get into gear for some Christmas cheer! Tow Truck Joe and his pup, Patch, are on a roll to help every car and truck in Motor City celebrate. Find merry surprises around every turn--and under every flap--of this festive novelty book.The friendly Tow Truck...
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  • History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide by Hirsch, Andy
    History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide
    Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this graphic novel, experience the great railroad race between Central Pacific and Union Pacific. Wealth and glory await whichever builds the longest track! In 1863, America is divided not just by the civil war but by...
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  • Harley-Davidson Twin Cam: Hop-Up & Rebuild Manual by Remus, Timothy
    Harley-Davidson Twin Cam: Hop-Up & Rebuild Manual
    This book from Wolfgang Publications shows the how and why of performance engine building with over 500 color photos. Not a what-to-buy-book - it's a how-to-build book. Each chapter covers a specific subassembly of the Twin-Cam motor. The reader can pick and choose what...
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  • Harley-Davidson FXR Bible by Remus, Timothy S.
    Harley-Davidson FXR Bible
    Though the Harley-Davidson FXR is missing from the dealerships for over twenty years, that doesn't mean there isn't a lively interest in the bike many think is the best machine Harley ever made. If the number of clubs and Facebook sites dedicated to the...
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  • Great Lakes Shipwrecks & Survivals by Ratigan, William
    Great Lakes Shipwrecks & Survivals
    In this breathtaking chronicle of the most spectacular shipwrecks and survivals on the Great Lakes, William Ratigan re-creates vivid scenes of high courage and screaming panic from which no reader can turn away. Included in this striking catalog of catastrophes and Flying Dutchmen are...
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  • GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included; For Any Ocean, on Any Date; No Background in Celestial Navigation Required. by Burch, David
    GPS Backup with a Mark 3 Sextant: All Instructions and Tables Included; For Any Ocean, on Any Date; No Background in Celestial Navigation Required.
    No power, and batteries used up? This book and an inexpensive Mark 3 sextant lets you carry on. Alternatively, if you want to learn a basic celestial navigation position fix for any reason with minimum investment, this book shows how to do that. It's...
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  • Got the Life: My Journey of Addiction, Faith, Recovery, and Korn by Fieldy
    Got the Life: My Journey of Addiction, Faith, Recovery, and Korn
    From Reggie "Fieldy" Arvizu, legendary bassist of nu-metal pioneers KORN, comes Got the Life: a no-holds-barred look at his extreme highs, drug- and-booze-fueled lows, and, finally, redemption through a conversion to Christianity. Got the Life is simultaneously an insider's look at rock n' roll...
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  • Go, Boats, Go!: Boat Books for Toddlers 1-3 by Boswell, Addie
    Go, Boats, Go!: Boat Books for Toddlers 1-3
    This fun and playful board book introduces young children to the world of boats in their many forms. There are tall boats and small boats and heave-and-haul boats, and more! From the author and illustrator of Go, Bikes, Go!, this delightful board book celebrates...
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  • Garbage Trucks by Arnold, Quinn M.
    Garbage Trucks
    Author: Quinn M. ArnoldPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2025Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.20h x 8.10w x 0.10dISBN: 9798889892267Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 188445 / Garbage TrucksReview Citation(s): School Library Journal 04/01/2025 pg. 56
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  • Garbage Trucks by Greve, Meg
    Garbage Trucks
    Author: Meg GrevePublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 16Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.50h x 8.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9798889891741Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): School Library Journal 11/01/2024 pg. 16
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  • Freight Trains by Greve, Meg
    Freight Trains
    Author: Meg GrevePublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 07/15/2024Pages: 16Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.25h x 8.20w x 0.25dISBN: 9798889891734Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s): Booklist 10/15/2024 pg. 42School Library Journal 11/01/2024 pg. 16
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  • Ford Mustang 60 Years by Farr, Donald
    Ford Mustang 60 Years
    Get the full story of the original pony car in this expertly written, Ford-licensed, and stunningly illustrated Mustang history featuring commissioned photography and images from Ford's archives. Performance and competition were in the air at Ford in the early 1960s. But it took Lee...
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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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