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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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  • Look Inside a Drone: How It Works by Kaiser, Brianna
    Look Inside a Drone: How It Works
    From filming movies to helping find people in danger, drones do it all. Emerging readers will discover important parts of drones and how these pieces work together so drones can fly.Author: Brianna KaiserPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.40w...
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  • Little Henry's Big Dream by Coffey, Dallas
    Little Henry's Big Dream
    Author: Dallas CoffeyPublisher: Dallas CoffeyPublished: 10/25/2023Pages: 26Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.66lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25dISBN: 9798989315413
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  • Journey to Titanic by Bansemer, Roger
    Journey to Titanic
    Artist Roger Bansemer gets an unexpected invitation to dive two and a half miles down into the Atlantic to the site of one of the most famous shipwrecks in history. Armed with his artist's eye and insight, he embarks on an expedition on a...
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  • Hell-Rider to King of the Air by House, Kirk
    Hell-Rider to King of the Air
    There's no question that Glenn Curtiss was one of the most significant figures in the early development of motorcycles, aviation, and engine development. This book will take you on a journey through both his life and his innovative technological developments.And what a life it...
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  • Great Lakes: Collisions, Wrecks and Disasters: Ships 400 to 998 Feet (LIB): Collisions, Wrecks and Disasters: Ships 400 to 998 Feet by Kadar, Wayne Louis
    Great Lakes: Collisions, Wrecks and Disasters: Ships 400 to 998 Feet (LIB): Collisions, Wrecks and Disasters: Ships 400 to 998 Feet
    "Having spent lots of time in the Chicago area, I'm a big fan of the Great Lakes. These inland seas have a turbulent history and are site of many shipwrecks. This guide to the collisions, wrecks and disasters on the Great Lakes is the...
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  • Boats by Rains, Dalton
    Boats
    This engaging book teaches readers about boats. It describes how boats work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level,...
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  • Beautiful Sport Cars Calendar 2024: Calendar 2024 and Calendar and 2025 by Sadula, Przemyslaw
    Beautiful Sport Cars Calendar 2024: Calendar 2024 and Calendar and 2025
    Calendar 2024 and Calendar and 2025 beautiful and desirable sport cars.Author: Przemyslaw SadulaPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 10/22/2023Pages: 56Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.15dISBN: 9798865113119This title is not returnable
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  • Baby on Board: Airplane by Braun, Sebastien
    Baby on Board: Airplane
    Climb aboard the airplane in this novelty series about things that go! With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the tractor move on every page. All aboard the baby plane.We're going on our holiday!All aboard the baby plane.Watch...
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  • Auto Repair For Beginners: The Complete Guide To Understanding Auto Fundamentals And Maintenance How To Maintain Your Car So It Lasts Longer by Montoya, Kid
    Auto Repair For Beginners: The Complete Guide To Understanding Auto Fundamentals And Maintenance How To Maintain Your Car So It Lasts Longer
    Auto Repair For Beginners: The Complete Guide To Understanding Auto Fundamentals And Maintenance How To Maintain Your Car So It Lasts Longer Car Hacks & Mods For Beginners Car Basics Parts & Systems Have you ever felt overpowered by your car's complexity? Have you...
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  • 2024 Commercial Pilot Test Prep Plus: Paperback Plus Software to Study and Prepare for Your Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam by ASA Test Prep Board
    2024 Commercial Pilot Test Prep Plus: Paperback Plus Software to Study and Prepare for Your Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam
    Includes printed Test Prep book plus Prepware software download code Test Prep bookRely on the time-proven and dependable ASA Commercial Pilot Test Prep to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam. Test material is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter and includes introductory...
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  • Trw 1901-2001: A Tradition of Innovation by Jacobson, Timothy C.
    Trw 1901-2001: A Tradition of Innovation
    Author: Timothy C. JacobsonPublisher: Resource Publications (CA)Published: 06/27/2016Pages: 132Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.59lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50dISBN: 9781532600364
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  • Trace and Color: Classic Automobiles: Adult Activity Book by Biggio, Jordan
    Trace and Color: Classic Automobiles: Adult Activity Book
    Go with the flow, follow the lines and enter a zen like state of relaxation. Trace and Color: Classic Automobiles lets you recreate 30 awesome classic cars using nothing more than a pen or pencil. Each page in this book features a detailed drawing...
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  • Titanic Calling: Wireless Communications During the Great Disaster by Hughes, Michael
    Titanic Calling: Wireless Communications During the Great Disaster
    Published in commemoration of the one-hundredth anniversary of the Titanic's sinking, this book tells the story of that fateful night from an unusual angle: through the many wireless communications sent to and from the land stations and the ships involved as the tragic events...
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  • Thomas & Friends, Hello Thomas! by Cottage Door Press
    Thomas & Friends, Hello Thomas!
    PEEP! PEEP! Meet Thomas, the number one engine on the Island of Sodor! Thomas and his friends are hard-working engines who work together to get the job done. But they also love to have fun and are always ready to explore someplace new! Your...
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  • Thomas & Friends: First Look and Find & Giant Puzzle by Pi Kids
    Thomas & Friends: First Look and Find & Giant Puzzle
    This box set for preschoolers provides hours of Look and Find fun featuring Thomas and all his engine friends. Set includes a First Look and Find book and a giant 40-piece puzzle. Search for "find'ems" in the book's 7 scenes, then turn to the...
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  • The Wilmington Shipyard:: Welding a Fleet for Victory in World War II by Scott, Ralph
    The Wilmington Shipyard:: Welding a Fleet for Victory in World War II
    As the nation launched into World War II, the North Carolina Shipbuilding Corporation began building the vessels to ensure victory. Although the brief life of the North Carolina Shipbuilding Company was surrounded by controversy, including location and labor disputes, some 243 Liberty- and Victory-class...
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  • The Ultimate Guide To Auto Repair: Everything You Need to Know to Fix Your Car Yourself by G. Jones, Earnest
    The Ultimate Guide To Auto Repair: Everything You Need to Know to Fix Your Car Yourself
    Are you tired of constantly paying exorbitant fees for auto repairs? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of your car's inner workings and wish you had the knowledge to fix it yourself? Look no further, because "The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repair" is...
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  • The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom by Brennan, Stephen
    The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom
    "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."--Mark...
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  • The Evolution Of The Bicycle 1867-1938 - Historical Descriptive Notes On The Collection Of An 'Old Timer' by Norton, Tom
    The Evolution Of The Bicycle 1867-1938 - Historical Descriptive Notes On The Collection Of An 'Old Timer'
    Many of the earliest transport books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Tom NortonPublisher:...
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  • Stuck in the Mud by Fergus, Brittany
    Stuck in the Mud
    From his kitchen window overlooking the peaceful, muddy marsh, Jonathan spots something strange. A sailboat! But how did it get there? Ever the marsh scout, Jonathan is determined to learn more. His friends have their theories; Lily and Luca think it's a pirate ship,...
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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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