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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Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Trucks and TrainsUsing his alphabet of a few letters and squiggles, Ed Emberley shows would-be artists how to draw a selection of tremendous trains and terrific trucks. The thirty-two pages are packed with the trucks and trains that kids-and not a few adults- really want to...
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A Week at the AirportFrom the bestselling author of The Art of Travel comes a wittily intriguing exploration of the strange non-place that he believes is the imaginative center of our civilization. Given unprecedented access to one of the world's busiest airports as a "writer-in-residence," Alain de Botton...
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The Ice Balloon: S. A. Andree and the Heroic Age of Arctic ExplorationIn 1897, at the height of the heroic age of Arctic exploration, the visionary Swedish explorer S. A. Andr e made a revolutionary attempt to discover the North Pole by flying over it in a hydrogen balloon. Thirty-three years later, his expedition diaries and...
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The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing IndustryA saga about one of the oldest and most romantic enterprises in the land--America's railroads--The Men Who Loved Trains introduces some of the most dynamic businessmen in America. Here are the chieftains who have run the railroads, including those who set about grabbing power...
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The Well-Dressed Hobo: The Many Wondrous Adventures of a Man Who Loves TrainsGrowing up in the bustling railroad town of Norfolk, Virginia, and joining his conductor grandfather on overnight runs, future Fortune journalist Rush Loving was enchanted with railroads at an early age. In this extraordinary inside look at eight decades of the railroad industry and...
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An Anthropology of the Machine: Tokyo's Commuter Train NetworkWith its infamously packed cars and disciplined commuters, Tokyo's commuter train network is one of the most complex technical infrastructures on Earth. In An Anthropology of the Machine, Michael Fisch provides a nuanced perspective on how Tokyo's commuter train network embodies the lived realities...
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The Splicing Handbook: Techniques for Traditional and Modern Ropes and WiresThe only reference devoted entirely to splicing today's ropes The Splicing Handbook includes step-by-step illustrations and explanations for the most useful and popular splices in traditional twisted and modern braided ropes, and it covers every kind of splicing project you are likely to encounter,...
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Build Your Own Electric BicyclePublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Step-by-Step Guide to Building an Electric Bicycle From the Ground UpFilled with do-it-yourself project, this hands-on manual...
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Fatal Traps for Helicopter PilotsPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Acquire the Life-Saving Skills Needed to Eliminate or Reduce Most Helicopter Accidents A vital resource for pilots, helicopter...
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The Complete Anchoring Handbook: Stay Put on Any Bottom in Any WeatherA modern, authoritative anchoring guide for sailors and powerboaters A boat swinging safely at anchor can mark the relaxing conclusion to a great day of boating or the successful completion of an essential emergency measure, while failure to anchor properly can be frustrating, inconvenient,...
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The Essential Wilderness NavigatorNow with full-color topographic maps and featuring the latest on electronic navigation, The Essential Wilderness Navigator is the clearest and most up-to-date route-finding primer available. Providing readers with exercises for developing a directional 'sixth sense, ' tips on mastering the art of map- and...
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Axel the Truck: Field TripLearn to read with Axel the Truck Axel is a little truck with big, big wheels who loves exploring and adventure. In this My First I Can Read book, Axel finds himself stuck in the mud and learns that sometimes you have to get...
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Dare to Repair Your Car: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Maintenance, Safety, Minor Fix-Its, and Talking ShopWe're back And this time we've got your back when it comes to you and your car.In Dare to Repair: A Do-It-Herself Guide to Fixing (Almost) Anything in the Home, we opened the door for you into the world of basic home repairs. Now,...
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Maritime Elizabeth CitySituated on the Pasquotank River in northeastern North Carolina, Elizabeth City is known as the Gateway to the Albemarle. Since its founding in 1793, this small yet industrious river port has relied firmly upon the water as a source of prosperity as well as...
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Sunken Ship of Dreams!: The Titanic, 1912As an iceberg sliced into the side of the Titanic, frigid waters started pouring into the vessel. Soon, the ship of dreams turned into a living nightmare in the early morning of April 15, 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed...
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The Railroads of U.S. Sugar: History Through the MilesThe United States Sugar Corporation owns and operates two different railroad operations in the Lake Okeechobee area of South Florida. One is the South Central Florida Express, a shortline railroad that operates between Sebring and Fort Pierce, Florida. This railroad includes track once owned...
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Field Guide to Traveling as Cheap as Possible: 4 Years, 35 States, 14,000 Dollars, and a BusAfter spending 4 years and $14,000 traveling the United States, Anthony learned how to make the most of what they had on the road. They share their wisdom in this concise and insightful guide to uncover the amazing life and experiences that await you...
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Great Train DesignsTrains have been a crucial part of the world's transportation infrastructure since the 1800s. They made travel so much easier, faster, and cheaper that vacations, which had previously been accessible only to the very wealthy, suddenly became feasible for lower-class families. Although cars and...
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Jobs in the U.S. Air ForceConquering the air is one of humankind's greatest achievements, and young readers who want to defend the skies can find a welcoming home in the U.S. Air Force. However, it can be difficult for young women and men to prepare for a career around...
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Los Autos de Fуrmula 1 (Formula 1 Cars)In Formula 1 Cars, early readers will go to the racetrack and learn about Formula 1 cars, their drivers, and how these fast cars win F1 races. Vibrant, fullcolor photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the unique features...
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