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Fourth Wing
Fourth Wing
"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
Divine Rivals
When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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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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  • Turkey in the Tunnel by Condit, Karen
    Turkey in the Tunnel
    Turkey must make it to Scurryville in time for a party, but there's a problem-this gobbler's afraid to fly! To make things even worse-wind, rain, a train! Oh my! What's a turkey to do? Turkey's adventure brings him face to face with his greatest...
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  • Trucks Versus Dinosaurs: A Story about Measurements by Allen, Rebecca J.
    Trucks Versus Dinosaurs: A Story about Measurements
    Ava loves building sandpiles with her toy trucks. Levin enjoys climbing the sandpiles with his toy dinosaurs. Both friends are convinced their toys are the best. But when they start directly comparing Ava's trucks and Levin's dinosaurs, they find that "the best" depends on...
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  • Transformers Earthspark 4 Action-Packed Chapter Books in 1!: Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon!; The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief!; May th by Windham, Ryder
    Transformers Earthspark 4 Action-Packed Chapter Books in 1!: Optimus Prime and Megatron's Racetrack Recon!; The Terrans Cook Up Some Mischief!; May th
    Transformers: EarthSpark is a kids animated series from Nickelodeon and Hasbro introducing the first Transformers bots to be born on Earth, streaming on Paramount+! The beloved characters from the show have all-new adventures in this bind-up of four action-packed illustrated chapter books with foil...
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  • Tractors: Wooden Toy & Board Book Set [With Wooden Tractor] by Igloobooks
    Tractors: Wooden Toy & Board Book Set [With Wooden Tractor]
    Embark on an adventure that combines the tactile joy of a beautifully made classic wooden toy with the captivating exploration of a carefully crafted board book. Designed to captivate and educate, this set invites children to dive into the world of tractors and discover...
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  • The Big Sit: A Long Lap of Australia on a Classic Bike by Molloy, Des
    The Big Sit: A Long Lap of Australia on a Classic Bike
    The third book featuring Penelope, one of the last single-cylinder Panther motorcycles from the Yorkshire firm of Phelon and Moore. Conquering her fifth continent took some time and as per usual resulted in many adventures.Unsupported and alone, it truly is a big sit. For...
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  • The Adventures of Oo-Oo: Oo-Oo and the Ice Cream Truck by Barnett, Cortney L.
    The Adventures of Oo-Oo: Oo-Oo and the Ice Cream Truck
    Oo-Oo is ready to go for a ride! But when he comes across a broken-down ice cream truck, he grows curious about how it is going to get fixed to save the melting ice-cream. Follow Oo-Oo on his adventure to see if the ice-cream...
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  • The Adventures of Oo-Oo: Oo-Oo and the Ice Cream Truck by Barnett, Cortney L.
    The Adventures of Oo-Oo: Oo-Oo and the Ice Cream Truck
    Oo-Oo is ready to go for a ride! But when he comes across a broken-down ice cream truck, he grows curious about how it is going to get fixed to save the melting ice-cream. Follow Oo-Oo on his adventure to see if the ice-cream...
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  • Sports Car Origins by Respicio, Mae
    Sports Car Origins
    ZOOM! What is that red streak going down the road? It's a fast sports car! People everywhere love the speed and style of these sleek cars. But how did they get their start? Who invented them, and when were they first created? Discover the...
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  • Sleeping Giants by Doran, Sarah
    Sleeping Giants
    Massive, mighty, there before us, colored Army green: Apaches, Blackhawks and Chinooks-- an aviation scene!Mom says we have some time to spare, I scan the hangar floor, Not able to decide which sleeping giant to explore.When military child Finn and his helicopter mechanic Mom...
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  • Racing Legends: Max Verstappen by Hamilton, Maurice
    Racing Legends: Max Verstappen
    Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favourite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Find out how Max Verstappen went from go-karting to becoming one of the world's best RACING LEGENDS! Detailing his super-fast rise to fame this book shows just how...
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  • Preparing the Yamaha YZ and IT for Competition: includes Riding with the Hurricane by Gianatsis, Jim
    Preparing the Yamaha YZ and IT for Competition: includes Riding with the Hurricane
    First published in 1979 as the "Moto-X Fox Guide to Preparing the Yamaha YZ and IT for Competition", this 64-page book was written and photographed by famed 1970's Cycle News editor, racer and motocross journalist Jim "Jimmy the Greek" Gianatsis. It covers the development...
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  • Pagani: Sculpting The Wind by Psaila, Etienne
    Pagani: Sculpting The Wind
    "Pagani: Sculpting the Wind - A Journey Through Art and Innovation in Hypercars" is an exquisite odyssey into the heart of Pagani's automotive genius. This book takes you on a mesmerizing journey through the evolution of Pagani - from the groundbreaking Zonda to the...
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  • New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest by Jones, David Laurence
    New World Dreams: Canadian Pacific Railway and the Golden Northwest
    Best known for its monumental achievements in transportation technology, Canadian Pacific Railway (or "CP") was instrumental in constructing the concept--and the reality--of the country we now call Canada. In addition to building the railroad that connected the country from coast to coast, CP was...
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  • Mclaren Today: Showcasing the Latest Pioneers in Supercar Evolution by Psaila, Etienne
    Mclaren Today: Showcasing the Latest Pioneers in Supercar Evolution
    Explore the thrilling world of McLaren supercars with this spectacular book, a deep dive into the legacy, innovation, and artistry of one of the most prestigious names in high-performance automotive history. From the groundbreaking McLaren F1 to the innovative P1 and the ultra-modern GTS,...
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  • Maritime Kensington: Shipwright Dynasties of Philadelphia by Bell, Gretchen M.
    Maritime Kensington: Shipwright Dynasties of Philadelphia
    Discover the Shipbuilding Dynasties that Built Philadelphia's Maritime IndustryThe waterfront of Kensington and Fishtown in Philadelphia attracted a host of innovative and hardworking shipwrights from America's earliest days. As fleets transitioned from wooden-hulled ships of sail to iron steamships, the tradesmen of Kensington's shipwright...
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  • Little Furry Friends. All Together Now! My Cars by Van Lunter, Federico
    Little Furry Friends. All Together Now! My Cars
    An interactive guide for toddlers about the various vehicles that exist, designed to enrich young readers' understanding of their daily lives. For little furry friends aged 12 months and up.Explore the exciting world of cars with your Little Furry Friends in this engaging interactive...
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  • Lexus - A Symphony Of Sophistication by Psaila, Etienne
    Lexus - A Symphony Of Sophistication
    Dive into the captivating world of Lexus, where luxury meets innovation in a grand symphony of sophistication. "Lexus: A Symphony of Sophistication" is more than a book; it's a visual and narrative journey exploring one of the world's most revered automotive brands.This exquisite tome...
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  • High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook by Ancas, Mike
    High-Performance Dodge Neon Builder's Handbook
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Introduced in 1994, the Dodge Neon has proven to be a reliable and capable performer. Even in its factory guise, the Neon has a lot to offer. But that doesn't mean it can't be improved upon...
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  • GM 6l80 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify by Garrett, Steve
    GM 6l80 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify
    Introduced in 2006, the 6L80 has become the most popular General Motors transmission in production today. Millions are on roads around the world, and the 6L series of transmissions has overtaken the 4L60E as the most popular rebuild in the majority of transmission shops...
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  • Front-End Loaders: A First Look by Wagner, Zelda
    Front-End Loaders: A First Look
    Front-end loaders come in all shapes and sizes! Young readers will love learning about parts of a front-end loader, how these construction vehicles are used, and more in this fun and informative book.Author: Zelda WagnerPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2025Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9798765662236Audience: Ages...
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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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