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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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#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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  • I Want to Be a Pilot: A My Community I Can Read by Driscoll, Laura
    I Want to Be a Pilot: A My Community I Can Read
    For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot.Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt...
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  • How to Build Max Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines by Cottrell, Myron
    How to Build Max Performance Chevy LT1/LT4 Engines
    GM's LT1/LT4 engines represented the highest level of small-block V-8 develop-ment for the period between the legendary small-block Chevrolet and the introduction of the LS-series V-8. They powered all of the hottest production vehicles of the 1990s, including the Corvette, Camaro/Firebird, and Caprice/Impala SS....
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  • GUS, the Talking Safety Bus by Jackson, Monique
    GUS, the Talking Safety Bus
    In the heartwarming tale of "Gus, the Talking Safety Bus," young readers are invited to join Ava and Livi on an enchanting fall morning as they prepare for an extraordinary day at school.The anticipation builds as the girls eagerly await a special school bus...
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  • Goodnight Tractor: The Perfect Bedtime Book! by Robinson, Michelle
    Goodnight Tractor: The Perfect Bedtime Book!
    Another fun day of play turns to quiet goodnights at the farm in this sweet and gentle bedtime book for baby and toddler that will create warm memories for all.Follow along as you say "night night" to everything from the plow and combine, to...
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  • Ford: Road Trip! by Degennaro, Gabriella
    Ford: Road Trip!
    Go on a drive with this fun interactive board book shaped like a Ford truck with four spinning wheels! Drive by the beach and listen to the waves, go on a hike in the forest and see all the critters and animals hidden in...
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  • Ford: Colors by Degennaro, Gabriella
    Ford: Colors
    Learn about different colors with Ford cars and trucks in this sturdy board book! Young readers will learn about different colors by finding bright red trucks, fun yellow cars, and more in this fun and sturdy board book. For over 120 years, Ford has...
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  • Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car Board Book by Christelow, Eileen
    Five Little Monkeys Wash the Car Board Book
    The monkeys and Mama are eager to get a new car. The five little monkeys clean and paint their old car until it sparkles like new. But who will buy it? Perhaps those clever monkeys can convince their cranky crocodile neighbors that what they...
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  • Fanny's Dream by Buehner, Caralyn
    Fanny's Dream
    In this inventive take on the traditional Cinderella tale, Fanny Agnes is a sturdy farm girl with a big dream. Someday, she believes, she will marry a prince. When the town mayor announces he is throwing a grand ball, Fanny is convinced her time...
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  • Eyewitness Train: Discover the Story of the Railroads by DK
    Eyewitness Train: Discover the Story of the Railroads
    A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson,...
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  • Diggers Go by Light, Steve
    Diggers Go
    The excavator goes, "chumma chumma hufft hufft FALUMP." The steamroller goes, "CHUG chug CHUG chug moooooosh." The wrecking ball goes, "BOOOOOM!" Come on down to the construction site and make some noise with eight exciting construction vehicles as they rumble, crunch, chug, and boom...
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  • Dazzling Diggers by Mitton, Tony
    Dazzling Diggers
    Diggers are noisy, strong, and big. Diggers can carry and push and dig. Diggers have shovels to scoop and lift, blades that bulldoze, shunt, and shift! Sloshing and squelching, and smashing and bashing, the construction machinery does its work - manned by a friendly...
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  • Crayola: Things That Go! (a Crayola Ice Cream Truck-Shaped Coloring & Activity Book for Kids with Over 100 Stickers) by Buzzpop
    Crayola: Things That Go! (a Crayola Ice Cream Truck-Shaped Coloring & Activity Book for Kids with Over 100 Stickers)
    With a unique ice cream truck shape, over 100 stickers, and more than 60 coloring pages of planes, trains, and automobiles, Crayola: Things That Go is the perfect gift for every vehicle-loving kid! Vroom vroom! Start your engines! Color in cars, trucks, planes, and...
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  • Counting Collection: Counting Cars by Priddy, Roger
    Counting Collection: Counting Cars
    Young vehicle fans can use the sturdy picture tabs to turn to their favorite page for counting car fun, time and time again in Roger Priddy's Counting Cars. There are race cars, motorbikes, family cars, and all kinds of vehicles to discover racing across...
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  • Chunky Play Set: Trucks by Priddy, Roger
    Chunky Play Set: Trucks
    Toddlers will love playing with the large foam pieces and discovering different trucks with Chunky Play Set: Trucks--an exciting new format by Priddy Books. This innovative new book is shaped like a case and features a sturdy handle that young children will love to...
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  • Choo Choo: The Story of a Little Engine Who Ran Away by Burton, Virginia Lee
    Choo Choo: The Story of a Little Engine Who Ran Away
    The adventures of a beautiful little locomotive who decided to run away from her humdrum duties.Author: Virginia Lee BurtonPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 04/25/1988Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 10.21h x 7.49w x 0.21dISBN: 9780395479421Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 170997...
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  • Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild 1954-1962 by Krehbiel, Deve
    Chevrolet Inline-6 Engine: How to Rebuild 1954-1962
    The photos in this edition are black and white.When rebuilding your Chevy inline-6 engine known as the "Stovebolt," take advantage of Deve Krehbiel's knowledge that spans decades. Deve of devestechnet.com created the ultimate resource on rebuilding the Stovebolt Chevrolet powerplant. Using color photography with...
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  • Chaos in Witwicky! by Windham, Ryder
    Chaos in Witwicky!
    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 Maltos give back to their community in this chapter book featuring a brand-new original story! The town of Witwicky...
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  • Blippi: I Can Drive an Excavator, Level 1 by Easton, Marilyn
    Blippi: I Can Drive an Excavator, Level 1
    Young kids learning to read will really dig this Level 1 All-Star Reader in which Blippi gets to drive an excavator! Blippi loves excavators, and one day, his dream of driving one comes true! He dons his safety gear, climbs into the excavator's cab,...
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  • Bilingual Baby Touch and Feel Things That Go / Los Transportes by DK
    Bilingual Baby Touch and Feel Things That Go / Los Transportes
    Un bonito libro bilingüe para aprender en dos idiomas el nombre de diferentes transportes, desde automóviles y barcos hasta aviones y helicópteros. Con este libro bilingüe de texturas, los bebés podrán tocar y sentir las ventanitas de un carro ( run, run!), las llantas...
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  • Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft! by Holub, Joan
    Big Stuff Planes, Rockets, Spacecraft!
    From the author of the bestselling This Little series comes the first in a new line of board books about the science behind everyday things--this one about things that fly! Show little ones how big vehicles work and introduce the inventors behind them through...
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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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