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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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  • Noelle at Sea: A Titanic Survival Story by Smith, Nikki Shannon
    Noelle at Sea: A Titanic Survival Story
    Thirteen-year-old Noelle feels like the luckiest girl in the world to be cruising the Atlantic aboard the famed Titanic. The trip is made even better by her new friend, Pauline, a girl who is traveling with her father to live in America. The girls...
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  • My First Book of Trains: All about Locomotives and Railcars for Kids by Holzweiss, Kristina A.
    My First Book of Trains: All about Locomotives and Railcars for Kids
    All aboard an amazing railroad adventure! Explore this colorful introduction to trains for kids ages 3 to 5. What makes trains move? Why do trains come in different shapes and sizes? From steam locomotives and diesel engines to electric railcars, curious kids will learn...
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  • Monster Trucks by Denise, Anika
    Monster Trucks
    "Monster-truck fans won't want to miss this Halloween showdown." --Kirkus"Full-throttle Halloween fun." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)Readers will delight in this lively read-aloud story with a clever and surprising twist at the end--perfect for Halloween and year-round! This board book edition is perfect for the...
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  • Mater's Backward ABC Book (Disney/Pixar Cars 3) by Wheeler, Lisa
    Mater's Backward ABC Book (Disney/Pixar Cars 3)
    An ABC book featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and friends from Disney/Pixar Cars--just in time for the release of Cars 3 on Blu-ray and DVD! Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out...
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  • Maisy's Train: A Maisy Shaped Board Book (Train-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Railroad Adventure for Toddlers and Kids Ages 2-5) by Cousins, Lucy
    Maisy's Train: A Maisy Shaped Board Book (Train-Shaped Board Book about Maisy the Mouse's Railroad Adventure for Toddlers and Kids Ages 2-5)
    A shaped board book that welcome babies and toddlers aboard! TOOT-TOOT! Maisy is taking her friends for a ride to the country -- climbing up a hill and down a valley, chugging through a tunnel, and emerging into the bright sunshine. WHEEEEEE!Author: Lucy CousinsPublisher:...
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  • Maisy Drives the Bus: (Maisy the Mouse's Driving Adventure - For Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5) by Cousins, Lucy
    Maisy Drives the Bus: (Maisy the Mouse's Driving Adventure - For Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5)
    Who's waiting at the stops? Preschool fans will be thrilled to climb aboard for a bus ride with Maisy. Maisy and her friends act out the lively adventures young children have -- or dream of having -- every day. In Maisy Drives the Bus,...
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  • John Deere Kids Farm: 500 Stickers and Puzzle Activities: Fold Out and Play! by Parragon Books
    John Deere Kids Farm: 500 Stickers and Puzzle Activities: Fold Out and Play!
    Meet all the friendly animals on the farm in this interactive Fold Out and Play Puzzle Activity book. Little ones will love exploring every John Deere farm-themed page filled with coloring, drawing, puzzles, and punch out activities for hours of fun. Count how many...
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  • John Britten: The Man and His Revolutionary Motorcycles by Hanna, Tim
    John Britten: The Man and His Revolutionary Motorcycles
    John Britten has taken his place as a New Zealand hero since his tragically early death from cancer in 1995. He and his dedicated team in Christchurch designed and built the Britten V-twin motorcycle from scratch. For a time, this machine was probably the...
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  • I'm Dirty! by McMullan, Kate
    I'm Dirty!
    Now a streaming animated series!This construction vehicle with an attitude loves every second of his dirty job!For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular...
    $30.72 AUD
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  • How to Restore Your Mustang 1964 1/2-1973 by Bohanan, Frank
    How to Restore Your Mustang 1964 1/2-1973
    The photos in this edition are black and white. In the past, restoration guides have provided authenticity information, such as accurate paint codes, badges, wheels, and other equipment. A bona fide hands-on how-to book for restoring your Mustang from the ground up has not...
    $72.05 AUD
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  • Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt! by Khan, Rukhsana
    Honk Honk, Beep Beep, Putter Putt!
    From the author of Big Red Lollipop comes a vibrant picture book about a boy who joins his father on a rollicking rickshaw delivery. Richard Scarry fans will delight in this joyful read-aloud with a message of sharing and respect. Ibraheem and his cat,...
    $27.65 AUD
    $27.65 AUD
  • Get Out and Play (Elbow Grease) by Cena, John
    Get Out and Play (Elbow Grease)
    Join Elbow Grease, the little truck who never gives up, as he plays with his monster truck brothers in the rain and sun in this Step 1 Step Into Reading leveled reader from superstar entertainer and #1 New York Times bestselling author John Cena!...
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  • Freight Train/Tren de Carga: A Cledecott Honor Award Winner (Bilingual English-Spanish) by Crews, Donald
    Freight Train/Tren de Carga: A Cledecott Honor Award Winner (Bilingual English-Spanish)
    This Caldecott Honor-winning bilingual children's book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Choo choo! A train is passing by! Can you count...
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  • Ford: Letters by Degennaro, Gabriella
    Ford: Letters
    Learn your ABCs with Ford in this fun board book! Introduce the alphabet to young readers with exciting and colorful cars and trucks!Author: Gabriella DegennaroPublisher: Penguin Young Readers LicensesPublished: 04/29/2025Pages: 16Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 6.87h x 7.08w x 0.43dISBN: 9780593888063Audience: Baby-PreschoolAbout the AuthorGabriella...
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    $12.28 AUD
  • Fast and Slow (Bilingual French & English) by Barefoot Books
    Fast and Slow (Bilingual French & English)
    Little ones love things that go! A car is fast, and a bike is slow. A boat is fast, and a raft is slow. A rocket is fast, and hot air balloon is slow. Introduce first words in French and English, and learn about...
    $13.82 AUD
    $13.82 AUD
  • Famous Trains Coloring Book by LaFontaine, Bruce
    Famous Trains Coloring Book
    Train buffs and colorists will love adding their own hues to this fine fleet of luxury railway cars--from the elegant cars of Europe's Orient-Express, which catered to passenger comfort with deluxe dining and sleeping cars, to America's Super Chief that ran on a transcontinental...
    $7.67 AUD
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  • Exploring Flight! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #1) by Beaty, Andrea
    Exploring Flight! (ADA Twist, Scientist: The Why Files #1)
    From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Questioneers, Andrea Beaty, and author Theanne Griffith, Exploring Flight! (Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files) is the first in a full-color nonfiction early-reader series based on the Netflix series! Why do airplanes look the way...
    $19.96 AUD
    $19.96 AUD
  • Discovery: Ready to Rescue! by Editors of Silver Dolphin Books
    Discovery: Ready to Rescue!
    In this sturdy photographic book with 10 sound buttons to press, rescue vehicles blare, honk, wail, and more to let you know that help is on the way! Part of the 2021 NAPPA-award-winning Discovery 10-Button Sound Books series From fire trucks to Coast Guard...
    $23.04 AUD
    $23.04 AUD
  • Dirt Bikes by Sprott, Gary
    Dirt Bikes
    Discover the acrobatic abilities of these lightweight motorcycles. Meet the gravity-defying masters of motocross racing! In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will jump into the rip-roaring, hill-leaping world of dirt bikes! This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles...
    $13.76 AUD
    $13.76 AUD
  • Digger's Busy Day: Shaped Board Book by Rawson, Conor
    Digger's Busy Day: Shaped Board Book
    Digger's Busy Day: Shaped Board Book - A Construction Adventure for Little Builders! Get ready for a day of digging, lifting, and teamwork on the construction site! Digger's Busy Day is a vehicle-shaped board book that brings the excitement of construction vehicles to life...
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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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