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Fourth Wing
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"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
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"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
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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
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"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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  • The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States by Braynard, Frank O.
    The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States
    The Big Ship: The Story of the S.S. United States is the fascinating behind-the scenes story of one of the fastest ships in the world and one of the most luxurious passenger liners to cross the Atlantic. With new introductory material by the SS...
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  • Snoopy and the Spy: A Saga of Espionage, Ingenuity, and the Epic Battle to Save International Harvester by Klancher, Lee
    Snoopy and the Spy: A Saga of Espionage, Ingenuity, and the Epic Battle to Save International Harvester
    The stakes had never been higher than they were on the farm fields of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The era marked one of the hardest economic environments of the twentieth century, and two of the world's toughest competitors were locked in a...
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  • San Francisco Bay Area Aviation by Larkins, William T.
    San Francisco Bay Area Aviation
    From hot-air balloons to jets, no other location has a more diverse aviation history than the San Francisco Bay Area. Aside from private and commercial airline operations, the area has housed the NACA/NASA Research Center, the prestigious Boeing School of Aeronautics, and the dirigible...
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  • Saab - A Drive Through Time by Psaila, Etienne
    Saab - A Drive Through Time
    "Saab: A Drive Through Time" invites readers on a captivating journey through the storied history of one of the automotive world's most innovative and cherished brands. From its beginnings in the skies with Saab's aviation heritage to its unexpected bankruptcy and rebirth under NEVS,...
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  • Roar for Rescue by Hainsby, Christie
    Roar for Rescue
    When a fiery volcano erupts, the mighty Rescuesaurs are needed right away! Stand back as the firetops hose down molten-lava flames, then jump on board the Paracopter and help lift stranded dinos to safety! Join the roarsome rescue team in this action-packed things-that-go adventure...
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  • Rema, Rema, Rema, Tu Bote/Row Row Row Your Boat by Kubler, Annie
    Rema, Rema, Rema, Tu Bote/Row Row Row Your Boat
    This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by...
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  • Puzzletrain: Monsters 26-Piece Puzzle by Covelli, Susanna
    Puzzletrain: Monsters 26-Piece Puzzle
    All aboard the monster train, a durable, oversize, 26-piece, 50-inch floor puzzle with all your favorite monsters from A to Z by Susanna Covelli Packaged in an adorable box with a rope handle, this sturdy puzzle is perfect for little hands. Join Dracula, the...
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  • Owner Operator Trucking Business Startup: The Step-by-Step Guide On How to Start, Run and Scale-Up Your Own Commercial Trucking Career With Little Mon by Kennard, Smith
    Owner Operator Trucking Business Startup: The Step-by-Step Guide On How to Start, Run and Scale-Up Your Own Commercial Trucking Career With Little Mon
    Are you considering venturing into the trucking industry, but you don't know how to start the right way? Are you looking for a blueprint that will take away the guesswork from the entire process to ensure you have an easy time getting started and...
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  • Mercedes AMG: Power and Precision: Power and Precision by Psaila, Etienne
    Mercedes AMG: Power and Precision: Power and Precision
    Dive into the exhilarating world of Mercedes-AMG with "Power and Precision," a comprehensive exploration of one of the most iconic performance brands in automotive history. From its humble beginnings to its dominance on the world's racetracks, this book offers an in-depth look at the...
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  • LITTLE Lenox Takes Flight by Bullock, 'Iolani L.
    LITTLE Lenox Takes Flight
    Author: 'Iolani L. BullockPublisher: Manuscripts LLCPublished: 09/02/2024Pages: 42Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.75lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25dISBN: 9798889260240Audience: Baby-Preschool
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  • Lights and Sounds Emergency Vehicles by Taplin, Sam
    Lights and Sounds Emergency Vehicles
    Little children will love pressing each button in this exciting novelty book to see the lights and hear the sounds of all the different emergency vehicles. From fire trucks and ambulances to helicopters and coast guard boats, each charmingly illustrated scene is full of...
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  • Leadership From Below: Paradoxes of Submarine Leadership by Flesher, Jeff
    Leadership From Below: Paradoxes of Submarine Leadership
    Author: Jeff FlesherPublisher: Wisdom Mates LLCPublished: 09/20/2024Pages: 380Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19dISBN: 9798218429195
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  • Inside Osca: The Bolognese Miracle That Amazed the World by Cavicchi, Carlo
    Inside Osca: The Bolognese Miracle That Amazed the World
    This book draws on an extraordinary archive of beautiful images, the work of Walter Breveglieri, the famous Bolognese photographer. Breveglieri was renowned in Italy for his work with film and sports stars, but his great passion was motor racing. As an amateur racing driver,...
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  • How It Works: Things That Go 3-Book Boxed Set: Digger; Rocket; Tractor by Hepworth, Amelia
    How It Works: Things That Go 3-Book Boxed Set: Digger; Rocket; Tractor
    This boxed set includes three exciting books--Digger, Tractor, and Rocket. The interactive board books feature layered die-cut pages throughout to introduce curious toddlers to these machines and how they work. Machines are so exciting! With this boxed set, children can learn all about how...
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  • Granville T. Woods: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer by Head, David L.
    Granville T. Woods: African American Communication and Transportation Pioneer
    It began one quiet autumn evening during November of 1996. At home, David Head was viewing the PBS documentary Transportation in America and he noticed the film made no mention of African American contributions. But as chairman of the Black History Committee for Transport...
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  • Grace and Grit: Motorcycle Dispatches of Early 20th Century Women by Murphy, William M.
    Grace and Grit: Motorcycle Dispatches of Early 20th Century Women
    Author: William M. MurphyPublisher: William M. MurphyPublished: 06/10/2012Pages: 218Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60dISBN: 9781933926407
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  • Don't Look Down!: Extreme Air Sports by Eason, Sarah
    Don't Look Down!: Extreme Air Sports
    For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge--and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of ultra-high sports, readers will discover some of the most exciting activities on Earth and the elite sportsmen...
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  • DIY Camper and RV Reno: Restoring and Designing Vintage, Retro, and Classic Trailers and RVs with Nailgun Nelly by Payne, Janelle
    DIY Camper and RV Reno: Restoring and Designing Vintage, Retro, and Classic Trailers and RVs with Nailgun Nelly
    Choose and restore a classic RV or camper with expert guidance every step of the way--then hit the road in style! Join popular creator Janelle Payne (a.k.a. Nailgun Nelly) for a journey through everything camper and RV. Whether you're considering a truly vintage home...
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  • Curly Crow Goes to the Sunport: Albuquerque International Sunport the Gateway of New Mexico by Aragon, Nicholas
    Curly Crow Goes to the Sunport: Albuquerque International Sunport the Gateway of New Mexico
    Curly Crow Goes to the Support - A new adventure that takes you through the Airport. This unique story, the first of its kind, introduces kids to the amazing people and processes that make the Sunport such a special place. Perfect for curious minds...
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  • Cadillac - A Century Of Luxury And Innovation by Psaila, Etienne
    Cadillac - A Century Of Luxury And Innovation
    Author: Etienne PsailaPublisher: Independently PublishedPublished: 09/11/2024Pages: 78Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38dISBN: 9789918625192
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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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