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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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  • Freight Train: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner by Crews, Donald
    Freight Train: A Caldecott Honor Award Winner
    In simple, powerful words and vibrant illustrations, Donald Crews evokes the rolling wheels of that childhood favorite: a train. This Caldecott Honor Book features bright colors and bold shapes. Even a child not lucky enough to have counted freight cars will feel he or...
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  • First Sticker Book Cars by Tudhope, Simon
    First Sticker Book Cars
    Vroom vroom! Start your engines for an exciting ride into the world of cars. Add over 100 stickers of all kinds of cars to the busy scenes, including a racetrack, a bustling city and a car factory. With race cars, camper vans, ambulances and...
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  • First 100 Trucks: And Things That Go by Priddy, Roger
    First 100 Trucks: And Things That Go
    Celebrate 25 years of Priddy Books! Inspiring a love of learning in over 200 million babies, toddlers, and young children.Your little one will love to discover the incredible trucks and things that go inside this bright padded board book from Roger Priddy, featuring 100...
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  • Ducks, Bucks, and Big Ol' Trucks: A Book about Father and Son Bonding by Wieland, Truitt
    Ducks, Bucks, and Big Ol' Trucks: A Book about Father and Son Bonding
    Father and Son Bonding at Its Best. Great gift for Father's Day or Any Day!Kids will enjoy this book that celebrates a boys day out with Dad looking for their favorite things - Ducks, Bucks and Big Ol' Trucks. Ducks, Bucks, and Big Ol'...
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  • Disney Pixar Cars Five Fast Tales by Various
    Disney Pixar Cars Five Fast Tales
    This storybook collection features five early readers based on Disney/Pixar Cars. Starring Lightning McQueen, Mater, and their four-wheeled friends, this book is the perfect gift for children ages 4 to 6 who are just learning to read. Step into Reading is a complete literacy...
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  • Diggers Love Their Mommies! by Sayres, Brianna Caplan
    Diggers Love Their Mommies!
    Mommies are so special! Join your favorite diggers (and more!) as they celebrate their mommies and all they do. Perfect for new mommies, Mother's Day, and every day! Little diggers and drill rigs and forklifts and so many more trucks love their mommies and...
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  • Coloring Book for Kids: Cool Cars & Trucks by Rockridge Press
    Coloring Book for Kids: Cool Cars & Trucks
    Get kids' creativity rolling with awesome cars and trucks to colorIntroduce kids to the world of cars and trucks with this exciting choice in coloring books for kids ages 4-8. From sports cars and sedans to fire trucks and RVs, kids will discover 70...
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  • Cement Mixer's ABC: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Cement Mixer's ABC: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    From the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling book Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, an alphabet concept board book that features the same characters as the original! Sherri Duskey Rinker's beloved bestselling bedtime stories Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Steam Train, Dream Train, Mighty,...
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  • Busy Airport by Books, Campbell
    Busy Airport
    Push, pull and slide the tabs to hop aboard a plane at the Busy Airport! Enjoy watching your baggage go round the carousel, waving goodbye to the planes as they take off and then flying through the sky on your own airplane! Young children...
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  • Bulldozer's Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Long, Ethan
    Bulldozer's Shapes: Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    It's all in a day's work for the trucks of the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Recommended for children ages 0-2 years who are working on shape recognition. Fun and engaging way to learn shapes: From the author of the beloved international bestseller Goodnight,...
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  • Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America by Sheinkin, Steve
    Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America
    Soar into the gripping and uplifting true story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies--and beyond, from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin. Nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group...
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  • Baby on Board: Bus by Symons, Ruth
    Baby on Board: Bus
    Board the bus in this novelty series about things that go. With tabs to slide and wheels to spin, little ones will love making the bus move on every page. All aboard the baby bus.Step on board and say hello. All aboard the baby...
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  • ¡No Dejes Que La Paloma Conduzca El Autobus! = Do Not Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Willems, Mo
    ¡No Dejes Que La Paloma Conduzca El Autobus! = Do Not Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
    Un libro al que por fin, le puedes decir "no"! Cuando el conductor del autobús se toma un descanso en su recorrido, un sorprendente voluntario aparece para ocupar su lugar... una paloma! Tú nunca has conocido a alguien igual. Mientras la Paloma implora, adula,...
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  • All Aboard! California: A Landscape Primer by Meyers, Haily
    All Aboard! California: A Landscape Primer
    From the creators of BabyLit(R) Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train.This new board book series written by the husband and wife team of Haily and Kevin Meyers and illustrated...
    $18.43 AUD
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  • A Little Ferry Tale by Otis, Chad
    A Little Ferry Tale
    In the spirit of The Little Engine That Could, this sweet picture book introduces Little Ferry, who yearns to be more like the faster or stronger boats in the harbor only to find out her uniqueness can be her strength. Little Ferry feels like...
    $29.19 AUD
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  • A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks by Gibbins, David
    A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks
    From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror....
    $49.18 AUD
    $49.18 AUD
  • Trucky Roads by Miller, Lulu
    Trucky Roads
    A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year The city is a busy place and home to many kinds of trucks in this "gloriously bright, inventive world on wheels" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) tale about all the trucks on the road--big, small, real...
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  • Trash Truck: Meet Hank by Netflix
    Trash Truck: Meet Hank
    Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this early reader is perfect for little fans of big trucks!Meet Hank and his best friend, Trash Truck, as they take you on a fun adventure through Hank's small town. Trash Truck:...
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  • Three Cheers for Kid McGear!: (Family Read Aloud Books, Construction Books for Kids, Children's New Experiences Books, Stories in Verse) by Rinker, Sherri Duskey
    Three Cheers for Kid McGear!: (Family Read Aloud Books, Construction Books for Kids, Children's New Experiences Books, Stories in Verse)
    From the New York Times bestselling author who brought you Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Mighty, Mighty Construction Site comes a heartwarming and inspiring tale featuring the first female character to join the core construction crew! She might be small, but she's got it...
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  • The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: From Around the World by Baumann, Anne-Sophie
    The Ultimate Book of Vehicles: From Around the World
    "Plenty on display to satisfy the vehicle-obsessed."--Publishers Weekly Cars, trucks, trains, planes, ships, and so many more! Almost 100 vehicles of all shapes and sizes fill the pages of this oversized book that's just right for fans of all things that go. Rotate a...
    $38.41 AUD
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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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