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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Finding Your Way Without Map or CompassDuring his remarkable lifetime, Harold Gatty became one of the world's great navigators (in 1931, he and Wiley Post flew around the world in a record-breaking eight days) and, to the benefit of posterity, recorded in this book much of his accumulated knowledge about...
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The Book of Old Ships: From Egyptian Galleys to Clipper ShipsOf all the ships human beings have constructed to navigate the waters of the world -- from a hollowed-out log sharpened at both ends to modern ocean liners weighing thousands of tons -- those powered by the wind are among the most interesting and...
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MaydayIn the tradition of Counting By 7s and The Thing About Jellyfish, a heartwarming coming-of-age story about grief, family, friendship, and the importance of finding your voice Wayne Kovok lives in a world of After. After his uncle in the army was killed overseas....
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We're Going on a Treasure HuntNow in board book format Ahoy there Join this crew of pirates on a high-seas quest for treasure. These salty dogs are off to fetch some gold, and no whale, skeleton, or thunderstorm can stand in their way. But our brave buccaneers best beware--there...
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The Railroad Photography of Jack DelanoBorn in the Ukraine, photographer Jack Delano moved to the United States in 1923. After graduating from Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1937, Delano worked for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) and the Office of War Information (OWI) as a photographer. Best known...
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Airman's OdysseyThree classic adventure stories, reminders of both the romance and the reality of the pioneer era of aviation: Night Flight; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Flight to Arras. Introduction by Richard Bach. Translated by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert.Author: Antoine de Saint-ExupéryPublisher: Mariner BooksPublished:...
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How Cycling Can Save the WorldPeter Walker--reporter at the Guardian and curator of its popular bike blog--shows how the future of humanity depends on the bicycle. Car culture has ensnared much of the world--and it's no wonder. Convenience and comfort (as well as some clever lobbying) have made the...
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BoatsFrom bathtub toys to gondolas on the Grand Canal, this book explores the small child's world of boats. Using simple text and illustrations, these colorful boats of all shapes and sizes float through the waters of this delightful introduction to boats for young children.Author:...
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Because I Fly: A Collection of Aviation PoetryThis book is the most complete, up-to-date collection of aviation poetry ever published. Its sole purpose is to consolidate all of the best in aviation poetry and inspirational verse. Helmut Reda examined over 115 books and magazines in the United States, England, Canada, France,...
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Instant Boatbuilding with Dynamite Payson: 15 Instant Boats for Power, Sail, Oar, and PaddleFrom the acknowledged master of the "instant boat"--tips, techniques, and designs for quick-and-easy plywood boatbuilding Dynamite Payson offers you a new guide to building 15 exciting boats from master designer Phil Bolger. Instant Boatbuilding with Dynamite Payson includes plans and instructions for a multipurpose...
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The 12-Volt Bible for BoatsThe 12-Volt Bible for Boats is a clear, nonthreatening introduction to the 12-volt electrical systems used on small boats to power everything from reading lights to bilge pumps. This second edition is thoroughly updated with respect to modern batteries, breaker and panel design, alternative...
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Understanding Boat DesignFor new boating enthusiasts--even if they've been at it awhile--there are scores of burning questions. If one boat has a round bottom and another's is veed, what difference does it make in the way they perform? What are the advantages of a cutter rig...
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Audi RS: History - Models - TechnologyThe comprehensive exploration of a fascinating line of sporting vehicles. The RS in Audi RS stands for Rennsport, German for "racing sport," indicating their enhanced focus on sports car performance. But for automotive fanatics, those two simple letters are an evocative byword for truly...
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Jet: The Engine That Changed the WorldThe invention of the jet engine had a profound social effect on the world. Commercial jet aircract revolutionized travel, opening up every corner of the planet. Millions were able to travel anywhere in the world. Few know the jet engine was invented by an...
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Class 67sIn the late 1990s, English, Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS) ordered a large fleet of 250 Class 66 locomotives to replace a variety of freight locomotive types that had been in service with British Rail for many years. However, EWS also required something with...
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Improving Transportation to Fight Climate ChangeThis informative title examines how transportation contributes to climate change, how improving transportation could help slow the crisis, and the current challenges scientists face. This book also includes a table of contents, an infographic, informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing" special feature, quiz questions, a...
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Formula 1 CarsIn Formula 1 Cars, early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about Formula 1 cars, their drivers, and how these fast cars win F1 races. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features...
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DragstersIn Dragsters, early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about dragsters, their drivers, and how these fast cars win drag races. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these cars. A...
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Stock CarsIn Stock Cars, early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about stock cars, their drivers, and how these fast cars win races. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features of these cars....
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Automotive Cybersecurity: An Introduction to ISO/SAE 21434Industries, regulators, and consumers alike see cybersecurity as an ongoing challenge in our digital world. Protecting and defending computer assets against malicious attacks is a part of our everyday lives. From personal computing devices to online financial transactions to sensitive healthcare data, cyber crimes...
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