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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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  • The World Encyclopedia of Fighter Aircraft: An Illustrated History from the Early Planes of World War I to the Supersonic Jets of Today by Crosby, Francis
    The World Encyclopedia of Fighter Aircraft: An Illustrated History from the Early Planes of World War I to the Supersonic Jets of Today
    In this new, fully updated edition, expert author Francis Crosby traces the development of fighters from World War I to the present day, and highlights actions in which fighters played a crucial role. The A-Z sections form an illustrated guide to over 170 fighter...
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  • Racing Legends: Oscar Piastri by Hamilton, Maurice
    Racing Legends: Oscar Piastri
    Race through fun facts, stats and stories about your favorite drivers with F1 expert, Maurice Hamilton. Illustrated throughout by Cat Sims. Discover how Oscar Piastri became a racing legend in this fun, illustrated, fact-filled book! Read about his wins, losses and find out about...
    $13.85 AUD
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  • Race Day (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader) by Tuchman, Gail
    Race Day (National Geographic Kids Readers, Pre-Reader)
    Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The driver zips up her jumpsuit and squeezes through her racecar window. Engines rev. Tires SCREECH and SQUEAL...and they're off! Around and around the cars go VVVRRRROMMMMM! Pit stops! CRASHES! POPPED tires! Race to the finish line...and the...
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    $9.23 AUD
  • Hot Wheels: Race Car Adventure! (Take the Wheel!) by Mattel
    Hot Wheels: Race Car Adventure! (Take the Wheel!)
    Start your engines! It's time to drive a Hot WheelsTM toy car! Grab hold of this book and steer your car over and around fun-fueled obstacles! Kids will love using the handles in this novelty board book to control the race car. With the...
    $16.93 AUD
    $16.93 AUD
  • Red Truck, Yellow Truck by Robinson, Michelle
    Red Truck, Yellow Truck
    Tractors, diggers, mixers, bulldozers, and more star in this colorful salute to vehicles that roll, lift, climb, squash, and keep going when the going gets tough. Red truck, yellow truck and their dog drivers are on their way to the construction site. But as...
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  • Farmall Cub Encyclopedia: The Essential Guide to Models, History, Implements, and Repair by Updike, Kenneth
    Farmall Cub Encyclopedia: The Essential Guide to Models, History, Implements, and Repair
    America's favorite small farm tractor is retrieved from the shed and shined up for duty in this essential guide by tractor repair expert Rachel Gingell and long-time writer Kenneth Updike. The Farmall Cub Encyclopedia is a comprehensive manual for any self-starter, at-home historian, or...
    $61.60 AUD
    $61.60 AUD
  • Lost in Nyc: A Subway Adventure: A Toon Graphic by Spiegelman, Nadja
    Lost in Nyc: A Subway Adventure: A Toon Graphic
    The sights . . . the sounds . . . the SMELLS! New York's crowded subway system is known for many things, but being easy on a lost kid isn't one of them. When Pablo gets separated from his new schoolmates during his first...
    $18.47 AUD
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  • Trains All Day by Richmond, Marley
    Trains All Day
    Trains run every day, carrying people and goods to their destinations. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the important roles trains play in our communities. As readers practice decoding words with the long vowel teams ai and ay, they gain nonfiction...
    $34.88 AUD
    $34.88 AUD
  • John Deere Kids Listen Touch & Feel Dig! Dump! Beep! by Detner, Malgorzata
    John Deere Kids Listen Touch & Feel Dig! Dump! Beep!
    The dump truck drives over gravel and bumps. The tips its heavy load as it dump, dump, dumps!Kids will love to touch, feel, and listen to the sounds of favorite John Deere machines in this adorable, interactive touch and feel book with sounds. Follow...
    $23.09 AUD
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  • Tractor Mac Saves Christmas by Steers, Billy
    Tractor Mac Saves Christmas
    Originally published in Roxbury, Connecticut, by Tractor Mac in 2007.Author: Billy SteersPublisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)Published: 09/08/2015Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.20h x 8.20w x 0.30dISBN: 9780374301125Audience: Baby-PreschoolAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 156502 / Tractor Mac Saves ChristmasReview...
    $15.39 AUD
    $15.39 AUD
  • Some Jeeps by Arnold, Jon
    Some Jeeps
    Author Jon Arnold presents a beautifully illustrated children's book that is playful, and a rhyming adventure that celebrates Jeep life-from mud tires to duck collections-perfect for introducing little ones to the Jeep community.Author: Jon ArnoldPublisher: Skippy CreekPublished: 07/09/2025Pages: 34Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 10.00h x...
    $24.64 AUD
    $24.64 AUD
  • Beach Race by Riley, J. D.
    Beach Race
    Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves speed and adventure. Vroom vroom! Axel's going to find out if he's fast enough to win an off-road race by the ocean against some bigger trucks. The monster trucks zoom down the sand,...
    $9.23 AUD
    $9.23 AUD
  • Tractor Mac Teamwork by Steers, Billy
    Tractor Mac Teamwork
    All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks...
    $15.39 AUD
    $15.39 AUD
  • Tough Trucks by Mitton, Tony
    Tough Trucks
    Amazing Machines: Tough Trucks follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they discover all kinds of trucks in a bright and bold rhyming picture book! Each page is filled with vehicles that machine-mad kids will love: lumbering tractor-trailers, dump trucks, tankers, and monster trucks galore!...
    $10.77 AUD
    $10.77 AUD
  • Flight of Passage: A True Story by Buck, Rinker
    Flight of Passage: A True Story
    Writer Rinker Buck looks back more than 30 years to a summer when he and his brother, at ages 15 and 17 respectively, became the youngest duo to fly across America, from New Jersey to California. Having grown up in an aviation family, the...
    $36.11 AUD
    $36.11 AUD
  • Caboose Mystery by Warner, Gertrude Chandler
    Caboose Mystery
    Four brave siblings were searching for a home - and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they investigate the mystery of a curious train caboose in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers. The Aldens take a...
    $12.31 AUD
    $12.31 AUD
  • BMW Z3 Service Manual: 1996-2002: 1.9, 2.3, 2.5i, 2.8, 3.0i, 3.2 - Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Roadster, M Coupe by Bentley Publishers
    BMW Z3 Service Manual: 1996-2002: 1.9, 2.3, 2.5i, 2.8, 3.0i, 3.2 - Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupe, M Roadster, M Coupe
    The BMW Z3 Service Manual: 1996-2002 is a comprehensive source of service information and technical specifications available for the BMW Z3 Roadster and Coupe up through the 2002 model year. New durable hardcover format - This BMW manual is now being published as a...
    $246.34 AUD
    $246.34 AUD
  • I Am a Zamboni Machine by Scholastic
    I Am a Zamboni Machine
    Beep! Beep! Out of the way! When the ice on the rink gets too rough, it's up to a trusty Zamboni machine to make things right in this sturdy board book shaped just like the real thing!Young hockey and ice sports fans will love...
    $9.23 AUD
    $9.23 AUD
  • Dig, Dump, Roll: (A Rhyming Construction Book with Trucks, Steam Rollers, Machines, and Noisy Vehicles for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ag by Sutton, Sally
    Dig, Dump, Roll: (A Rhyming Construction Book with Trucks, Steam Rollers, Machines, and Noisy Vehicles for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ag
    Wham-a-hammer, bam-a-slamma! The construction crew is back -- but what are they building this time? Crash-a-rumble!Smash-a-grumble!What's at work? Here's a clue: It will clear the ground for you.Bulldozer! Coming through! Diggers, dump trucks, rollers, and more -- it takes a lot of big, noisy...
    $13.85 AUD
    $13.85 AUD
  • GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987 by Hinds, Joe
    GM G-Body Performance Upgrades 1978-1987
    The photos in this edition are black and white. The General Motors G-Body is one of the manufacturer's most popular chassis, and includes cars such as Chevrolet Malibu, Monte Carlo, and El Camino; the Buick Regal, Grand National, and GNX; the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme;...
    $60.71 AUD
    $60.71 AUD

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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