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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
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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
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
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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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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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  • James Garner's Motoring Life: Grand Prix the movie, Baja, The Rockford Files, and More by Stone, Matt
    James Garner's Motoring Life: Grand Prix the movie, Baja, The Rockford Files, and More
    Many know James Garner as Jim Rockford. That is understandable because The Rockford Files was one of the most popular private-eye series of all time. It ran for a good portion of the 1970s, and aged well in syndication through the 1980s. Rockford was...
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  • Ford Differentials: Rebuild 8.8 & 9 Inch: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-Inch by Palazzolo, Joe
    Ford Differentials: Rebuild 8.8 & 9 Inch: How to Rebuild the 8.8 and 9-Inch
    The Ford 8.8- and 9-inch rear differentials are two of the most popular and best-performing differentials on the market. While the 8.8-inch differential is commonly used in late-model Mustangs, the 9-inch is the more popular and arguably the most dominant high-performance differential for muscle...
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  • How to Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines by Hyland, Sean
    How to Build Max-Performance 4.6-Liter Ford Engines
    The photos in this edition are black and white.When the '96 Mustang came out with the 4.6-liter V-8, some performance enthusiasts were scared away by its technology. But those days are long gone. Ford added horsepower and torque to its 2- and 4-valve V-8s...
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  • How to Build Horsepower, Volume 2: Carburetors and Intake Manifolds by Vizard, David
    How to Build Horsepower, Volume 2: Carburetors and Intake Manifolds
    The photos in this edition are black and white.Acclaimed automotive technical writer David Vizard examines the finer points of carburetors and intake manifolds, looking for the smallest of modifications and upgrades which often result in large performance gains. How to Build Horsepower: Volume 2...
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  • Urban Street Design Guide by National Association of City Transportat
    Urban Street Design Guide
    The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide shows how streets of every size can be reimagined and reoriented to prioritize safe driving and transit, biking, walking, and public activity. Unlike older, more conservative engineering manuals, this design guide emphasizes the core principle that urban streets...
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  • Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks) by Federal Aviation Administration
    Aviation Weather (FAA Handbooks)
    Earth's atmosphere, common IFR procedures, high-altitude weather, and special area weather considerations are thoroughly discussed in this FAA handbook AC00-6A.Author: Federal Aviation AdministrationPublisher: WWW.Snowballpublishing.comPublished: 07/18/2012Pages: 238Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.24lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50dISBN: 9781607964889
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  • Porsche 912 Workshop Manual 1965-1968 by Clymer, Floyd
    Porsche 912 Workshop Manual 1965-1968
    Originally published by Floyd Clymer this is a faithful reproduction of the 1969 publication of that manual. By far the most comprehensive manual ever published for the 912 Porsche it includes complete technical data, service and maintenance information and comprehensive detailed instructions for the...
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  • The Classic Corvair: Ninth Edition by Helt, Bob
    The Classic Corvair: Ninth Edition
    There's no available information at this time. Author will provide once information is available.Author: Bob HeltPublisher: Trafford PublishingPublished: 12/13/2002Pages: 328Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.63lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.69dISBN: 9781552129487This title is not returnable
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  • Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B ( coplete version 2016 ) By: Federal Aviation Administration by Administration, Federal Aviation
    Pilots Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA-H-8083-25B ( coplete version 2016 ) By: Federal Aviation Administration
    The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge provides basic knowledge that is essential for pilots. This handbook introduces pilots to the broad spectrum of knowledge that will be needed as they progress in their pilot training. Except for the Code of Federal Regulations pertinent to...
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  • This Side of the Past by Hagedorn, Doris
    This Side of the Past
    Alaska's Port Alsworth depicts the earlier years-the land, its people and what it took to live those years. Who was this interesting man who had such a high interest in flying-a one-time wing-walker Babe and Mary Alsworth worked hard, carved a home out of...
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  • Dog on a Digger by Prendergast, Kate
    Dog on a Digger
    Two perennial favorites -- canines and heavy machinery -- come together in a charming wordless book sure to please readers of all ages. Dog likes to ride along while his human companion works the big excavator at the construction site. But today, when they...
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  • Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence by Jones, Geoff
    Delta Air Lines: 75 Years of Airline Excellence
    The history of Delta Air Lines can be traced back to 1924 and the start of an aerial crop dusting outfit, but it was in 1929 that scheduled passenger services began. From the small beginnings at Macon, Georgia and then Monroe, Louisiana and a...
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  • Helicopters by Schuh, Mari
    Helicopters
    Look up in the sky See the helicopter? News helicopters carry cameras. Fire helicopters carry water. Whoosh They drop the water on a big fire. Through delightfully simple text and bright, close-up photos, beginning readers will learn about helicopter parts, types, and uses. All...
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  • Dump Trucks by Clay, Kathryn
    Dump Trucks
    Rumble, rumble Here comes the dump truck. Large, colorful photographs and easy-to-read text gives young learners an up-close look at their favorite construction vehicles.Author: Kathryn ClayPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 6.90h x 6.80w x 0.10dISBN: 9781515725305Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 0.9Point...
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  • Sam the Man & the Dragon Van Plan by Dowell, Frances O'Roark
    Sam the Man & the Dragon Van Plan
    Sam the Man is back with not one, but TWO plans in this third hilarious chapter book in the Sam the Man series from Frances O'Roark Dowell. Sam Graham is a dragon fan and a big truck man. Monster trucks to be specific. And...
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  • The Battleship USS Iowa by Draminski, Stefan
    The Battleship USS Iowa
    A brilliantly detailed visual representation of one of the greatest US warships, the USS Iowa, whose four decades in service took her from the Pacific War in World War II to the Persian Gulf in the late 1980s. USS Iowa (BB-61) was the lead...
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  • New York's Original Penn Station: The Rise and Tragic Fall of an American Landmark by Kaplan, Paul M.
    New York's Original Penn Station: The Rise and Tragic Fall of an American Landmark
    In early twentieth-century New York, few could have imagined a train terminal as grandiose as Pennsylvania Station.Sandhogs would battle the fiercest of nature to build tunnels linking Manhattan to New Jersey and Long Island. For decades, Penn Station was a center of elegance and...
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  • Spokane International Railway by Jones, Dale W.
    Spokane International Railway
    The last half of the 19th century was typified by tycoons and shrewd railroad barons. A key figure in the development of the Spokane International Railway was James Jerome Hill, or simply Jim Hill. Spokane businessmen regarded Hill as a tyrant and considered his...
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  • Dkfindout! Space Travel by DK
    Dkfindout! Space Travel
    Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for kids ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to astronauts, rockets, and the future of space exploration. Entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits, it's the...
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  • The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers: Mary Anderson and Her Wonderful Invention by Latta, Sara L.
    The Woman Who Invented Windshield Wipers: Mary Anderson and Her Wonderful Invention
    Most people can't imagine a car without windshield wipers. How would you possibly see during a snow storm or downpour? But there was a time when drivers had to wipe the windshield themselves to clear it of snow and rain. And boy did they...
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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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