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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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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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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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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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  • Grease Junkie: A Book of Moving Parts by China, Edd
    Grease Junkie: A Book of Moving Parts
    SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER. As you'll discover in his incomparable memoir, inventor, mechanic, TV presenter and walking tall as the definition of the British eccentric, Edd China sees things differently. An unstoppable enthusiast from an early age, Edd had 35 ongoing car projects while he...
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  • The Higdon Chronicles: Volume One: Iron Butts, Airheads, and My Life Behind Bars by Higdon, Robert E.
    The Higdon Chronicles: Volume One: Iron Butts, Airheads, and My Life Behind Bars
    For more than 30 years Bob Higdon has been an instigator, raconteur, provocateur, and unapologetic contrarian. He is a record-holding long-distance rider, both unabashed promoter and red-eyed critic of BMW Motorrad, award-winning motorcycle-rights advocate, and voice of the Iron Butt Association. His writing has...
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  • Classic Car Coloring Book: Sketch Coloring Book by Hutzler, Anthony
    Classic Car Coloring Book: Sketch Coloring Book
    Adult Sketches Coloring Book This Coloring Book is a part of the most beautiful Classic Car. This book is the perfect classic car lovers gift book V ART(R) adult coloring books and Anthony Hutzler offer an escape to a world of inspiration. Each title...
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  • U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook - Illustrated (U.S. Army) by U S Dept of the Army
    U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook - Illustrated (U.S. Army)
    The Army version "Map Reading and Land Navigation" is the simplest and most straightforward explanation of how to get around with just a compass and a map. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.Author:...
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  • Brummm #4: Motorious Chronicles by Köpf, Hermann
    Brummm #4: Motorious Chronicles
    Much more than a means of transportation, motorcycles are a way of life. Combining powerful stories with striking photography, BRUMMM has become the leading publication for the classic motorcycle community. BRUMMM is a packed full of inspiration for everyone who loves the purr of...
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  • History of the Honda Scrambler by Silver, William
    History of the Honda Scrambler
    The Honda 250-305cc Scrambler was an iconic machine whose origins were relatively unknown. Silver provides the history of the bike and includes interviews with the riders who were part of the development of the history-making design.Author: William SilverPublisher: Vintagehonda PublicationsPublished: 10/27/2012Pages: 190Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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  • Robocar Poli: Storm Rescue by Paradis, Anne
    Robocar Poli: Storm Rescue
    Nothing stops the Robocar rescue team, not even a storm! A lightning storm is brewing in Broomstown. Mini, Benny, and Rody drive all the way up the highest hill in town to watch. But Mini and Benny get stuck in a cave. Luckily, the...
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  • Fatal Flight: The True Story of Britain's Last Great Airship by Hammack, Bill
    Fatal Flight: The True Story of Britain's Last Great Airship
    Fatal Flight brings vividly to life the year of operation of R.101, the last great British airship--a luxury liner three and a half times the length of a 747 jet, with a spacious lounge, a dining room that seated fifty, glass-walled promenade decks, and...
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  • Mars Rover Rescue by Rader, Andrew
    Mars Rover Rescue
    Learn the alphabet and travel along for an Epic Space Adventure to Mars A brilliant STEAM book for little ones written by Aerospace Engineer, Andrew Rader Giraffestronaut and Robot are back, and this time they're forming a rescue party to search for the missing...
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  • Landon Rides the Subway by Perez, Diana
    Landon Rides the Subway
    Join Landon as he rides on the subway There are many adventures waiting for him in the big city he loves so much. Written by a true city dweller and lover. Author, Diana Perez, lives in New Jersey and shares her love of exploring...
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  • The Islandport Guide to Lighthouses in Maine by Panayotoff, Ted
    The Islandport Guide to Lighthouses in Maine
    The allure of Maine lighthouses is as formidable as its seacoast, attracting thousands of visitors and enthusiasts each year. From the northernmost outpost of Whitlock Mills Light to Grindle Point Light on Isleboro, to the southern beacon of Cape Neddick (Nubble) Light--one of the...
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  • Spenser and the Rocks by Lowery, Lawrence F.
    Spenser and the Rocks
    As he begins to discover the interesting rocks all around him, Spenser has many questions about what he finds. Given the differences in the rocks' colors, sizes, shapes, and textures, there is much to learn about rocks But that's not all the curious child...
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  • Rock-em, Sock-em, Travelin' Sideways Dirt Show by Parker, Gary L.
    Rock-em, Sock-em, Travelin' Sideways Dirt Show
    Tells the story of the first national touring series for dirt late model cars. Robert Smawley, founder of the National Dirt Racing Association (NDRA) was a visionary promoter who was clearly years ahead of his time. He brought money and national fame to late...
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  • New England Masts: And the King's Broad Arrow by Manning, Samuel F.
    New England Masts: And the King's Broad Arrow
    Author: Samuel F. ManningPublisher: Wooden Boat PublicationsPublished: 06/01/2016Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.20dISBN: 9781934982136
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  • Advanced Pinstripe Art by Remus, Timothy S.
    Advanced Pinstripe Art
    Since the days of Von Dutch, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiasts have used pinstripes both as stand-alone art, and as a compliment to a flame or graphic paint job. Timothy Remus uses over 500 color images to present the work of 11 well-known pinstripe...
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  • Paddlewheelers of Alaska and the Yukon by Wilson, Graham
    Paddlewheelers of Alaska and the Yukon
    Since the discovery of Klondike gold' hundreds of paddlewheelers have plied the Yukon River. These mighty ships braved harsh conditions in remote areas, supplying Dawson City, Whitehorse, and St. Michael with a diverse range of goods and services. This stunning collection of historic photographs...
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  • Hot Air, 2 by Bixley, Donovan
    Hot Air, 2
    Our hero is Claude D'Bonair, a young pilot in the Cat Air Corp, keen to prove his worth to the older pilots and live up to the memory of his father. Will cats and dogs ever live in harmony again? And will Claude survive...
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  • Formula 1: Car by Car 1980-89 by Higham, Peter
    Formula 1: Car by Car 1980-89
    Formula 1: Car by Car 1980-89 is part of Evro's multi-volume, decade-by-decade series covering the entire history of Formula 1 through its teams and cars. This installment examines the 1980s, when the sport moved into its spectacular turbo era, first with Renault, Ferrari and...
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  • The World's Most Exotic Railway Journeys by Solomon, Brian
    The World's Most Exotic Railway Journeys
    A portrait in words and photographs of 50 of the most scenic, remote and long-distance routes in Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America, and Europe. Some, such as the Orient Express route from Paris to Istanbul, are historical and no longer possible as...
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  • Martin Brundle Scrapbook by Brundle, Martin
    Martin Brundle Scrapbook
    The life and times of one of the greatest personalities in F1, Martin Brundle.Author: Martin Brundle, Philip PorterPublisher: Porter PressPublished: 07/01/2013Pages: 256Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 3.95lbsSize: 11.80h x 9.80w x 1.10dISBN: 9781907085123About the AuthorMartin Brundle's Formula 1 career was complete with podiums and battles against...
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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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