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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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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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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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  • Playtime Express with the Easter Bunny by Sutton, Layla
    Playtime Express with the Easter Bunny
    All aboard the Playtime Express for a fun and silly adventure in this magical Easter picture book! First stop: Bunnyville!Come along for the ride on board the most playful train around, and join your new favorite playtime pals as they explore the spring fun...
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  • Noisy Digger: With 5 Noisy Parts and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover! by Crisp, Lauren
    Noisy Digger: With 5 Noisy Parts and an On/Off Switch on the Back Cover!
    Children will love to press the soft, silicone buttons on the digger to hear entertaining and realistic sounds, from the rumble of the engine to the sounds of the tracks moving across the construction site in this touch and feel sound title from the...
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  • Marvelous Motorcycles by Mitton, Tony
    Marvelous Motorcycles
    Amazing Machines: Marvelous Motorcycles follows Rabbit, Bird, and Mouse as they discover all kinds of motorcycles in a bright and bold rhyming picture book! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love: scooters, dirt bikes, stunt bikes, and much more. From...
    $10.58 AUD
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  • Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Things That Go: Includes 75 Stickers by Tejido, Jomike
    Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Things That Go: Includes 75 Stickers
    Jumbo stickers of cars, trucks, spaceships, heavy lifters, and more for hours of imaginative play.The colorful and joyful illustrations in Jumbo Stickers for Little Hands: Things That Go are sure to inspire imaginative play and storytelling. With 75 large (2 inches or larger) stickers...
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  • Jeep Cherokee 2014-19 by Haynes, J. H.
    Jeep Cherokee 2014-19
    Each Haynes manual is written for the do-it-yourselfer and provides step-by-step instructions based on a complete disassembly of the vehicle. This hands-on experience provides the reader with specific and detailed instructions for performing everything from basic maintenance and troubleshooting to a complete engine overhaul....
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  • In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist by Jordan, Pete
    In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist
    Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States, is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history...
    $35.48 AUD
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  • I Escaped Pirates In The Caribbean: A Sea Battle Book For Kids by Peters, Scott
    I Escaped Pirates In The Caribbean: A Sea Battle Book For Kids
    The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes.Embark on an unforgettable journey back to the thrilling Golden Age of Piracy.The year is 1690, and 15-year-old Jon is a young sailor aboard a merchant ship. Disaster strikes when they're attacked and boarded by pirates, led...
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  • How To Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle by LeClair, Eric
    How To Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle
    The photos in this edition are black and white.It's about time a thorough, hands-on restoration book has been authored by authorities who know the Beetle like the back of their hands. With this book, you will have everything you need to bring your old...
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  • Honda Mini Trail - Enthusiast's Guide: All Z50, 1968 - 1999, 49cc by Polson, Jeremy
    Honda Mini Trail - Enthusiast's Guide: All Z50, 1968 - 1999, 49cc
    This book from Wolfgang Publications covers all the Honda Z50 bikes produced between 1967 and 1999. Author Jeremy Polson starts with a brief introduction of the models that led up to the Mini Trail, and then jumps into a thorough analysis of the bikes...
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  • Have a Good Trip, Lucky! by Gecas, Vida
    Have a Good Trip, Lucky!
    LUCKY IS BACK! After finding his adopted families, Lucky is now about to go on the BIGGEST trip of his life! Lucky is a Dog Diplomat with a nose for excitement and a big heart! His life in West Africa is full of sunshine...
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  • Goodnight Red Dirtbike: Dirtbike Book, Dirtbike Book For Kids, Dirtbike Bedtime Story by Fields, Clara
    Goodnight Red Dirtbike: Dirtbike Book, Dirtbike Book For Kids, Dirtbike Bedtime Story
    Goodnight Dirtbike follows one bold red dirtbike on the best day ever! From zipping past giraffes at the zoo, to racing through orchards, cities, deserts, beaches, and more. With bouncy rhymes, colorful scenes, and nonstop action, this story keeps little readers hooked from start...
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  • GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission GD: Covers 700-R4, 4l60 and 4l60e Transmissions by Ruggles, Cliff
    GM Automatic Overdrive Transmission GD: Covers 700-R4, 4l60 and 4l60e Transmissions
    >> Covers 700-R4, 4L60 and 4L60E transmissions. There's an important component standing between your engine and your drive wheels: the transmission. Inside that metal case is a bewildering array of gears, bearings, seals, and more. The automatic transmission is a miracle of modern engineering,...
    $49.85 AUD
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  • Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew by Hicks, Brian
    Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew
    On December 4th, 1872, a 100-foot brigantine was discovered drifting through the North Atlantic without a soul on board. Not a sign of struggle, not a shred of damage, no ransacked cargo--and not a trace of the captain, his wife and daughter, or the...
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  • Formula One: The Champions: 75 Years of Legendary F1 Drivers by Hamilton, Maurice
    Formula One: The Champions: 75 Years of Legendary F1 Drivers
    Bask in Formula One glory with this 75th Anniversary edition of The Champions, featuring exhilarating photography and expert commentary. Since the Grand Prix's start in 1950, just 34 men have achieved the accolade of F1 World Champion. For the first time, legendary F1 commentator...
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  • Ford: Outdoor Adventure! by Degennaro, Gabriella
    Ford: Outdoor Adventure!
    Go to the great outdoors in this board book with wheels that's shaped like a Ford Bronco! Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature in a Ford Bronco! Drive into the forest, go swimming in the lake, and watch the stars next to a...
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  • Ford: First 100 Words by Reyes, Gabrielle
    Ford: First 100 Words
    A board book introducing 100 words to young readers, perfect for Ford fans! Featuring 100 words and illustrations, this sturdy board book is perfect for new readers! Each spread introduces sounds, colors, and different Ford cars that will engage and excite toddlers to develop...
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  • First Sticker Art: Things That Go by Calver, Paul
    First Sticker Art: Things That Go
    Magically create colorful artwork of the coolest cars, trucks, bulldozers, and more with 20 fun paint-by-sticker activities with big stickers for little hands! It's the perfect stocking stuffer this Christmas!This sticker book for kids includes everything kids need to make fun sticker art activities...
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  • Dredgers by Duling, Kaitlyn
    Dredgers
    Author: Kaitlyn DulingPublisher: Blastoff! ReadersPublished: 08/01/2025Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.60w x 0.30dISBN: 9798893044843Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 554908 / DredgersReview Citation(s): Booklist 10/01/2025
    $56.63 AUD
    $56.63 AUD
  • Dino Parade! (Blaze and the Monster Machines) by Tillworth, Mary
    Dino Parade! (Blaze and the Monster Machines)
    Zeg leads a dinosaur parade through Axle City. But when some of the dinosaurs get lost, it's up to Blaze and his truck friends to save the day! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book based on an...
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  • CDL: Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test, Fifth Edition: Comprehensive Subject Review + Practice by Mike Byrnes and Associates
    CDL: Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test, Fifth Edition: Comprehensive Subject Review + Practice
    Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from CDL experts!Barron's CDL: Commercial Driver's License Truck Driver's Test includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all...
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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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