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Here are our favorite books about vehicles, transportation and construction for children. These titles can be found in the Easy section of the library, unless otherwise noted.
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Big Truck Little Island
by Chris Van Dusen
When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little island comes to a halt. Some cars need to go south and some have to travel north. How will Meg get to her swim meet? What about Barry's ballet class? Luckily, the kids come up with an ingenious solution: why not just swap cars?
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Cars, Signs, and Porcupines!
by Ethan Long
On a bustling morning in Happy County, the animal residents take to their vehicles where they learn about traffic signs and how to catch playful porcupines.
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All of the Factors of Why I Love Tractors
by Davina Bell
Frankie McGee's mother takes him to the public library, where she tries to persuade him to choose a book about cars, helicopters, or anything else yet he insists on getting another book about tractors.
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Bearplane
by Deborah Underwood
From the departure gate to the baggage claim, Bear Cub experiences his first time on a plane.
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Cars Galore
by Peter Stein
Cars of all shapes, colors, and sizes--including an igloo ice-fueled polar car and an eco-friendly car that runs on air--are presented in illustrations and rhyme.
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Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
The construction team, with the help of new rough-and-tough road-building machines, build a brand-new superhighway that will get everyone home safe in time for bed!
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Two Dogs on a Trike
by Gabrielle Snyder
When the gate is left open, one dog escapes the yard for an adventure on tricycles, trolleys, and trains. This hilarious story counts up to ten and back down again as more pups join the fun--and one very determined cat goes on the chase!
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Tow Truck Joe
by June Sobel
As Joe the red tow truck and his pup, Patch, make their way through town, they find plenty of vehicles in need of their help.
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Bunnies on the Bus
by Philip Ardagh
The riotous bunnies of Sunny Town zoom around on the bus past the bus stop, the swings and the crosswalk before hopping away for more mischief.
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Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747
by Chris Gall
Jumbo details the story of the world's first wide body passenger jet, which could hold more people than any other plane at the time and played a pivotal role in allowing middle class families to afford overseas travel. Please note, this book can be found in the Easy Non-fiction section of the library.
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Train
by Elisha Cooper
Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west to see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.
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And Then Came Hope
by Stephen Savage
When the ships of the harbor aren't feeling well, the hospital ship Hope comes to the rescue.
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Police Cars on the Go
by Anne J. Spaight
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about what makes police cars unique. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a fun glossary help build nonfiction learning skills. Please note, this book can be found in the Easy Non-fiction section of the library.
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
by Isabel Quintero
The book depicts a Mexican-American girl's sunset motorcycle rides with her beloved, hardworking Papi throughout their vibrant, rapidly changing immigrant neighborhood.
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Zoom! Zoom! Sounds of Things That Go in the City
by
Robert Burleigh
This interactive picture book was designed for reading aloud. It features vibrant city scenes depicted in primary colors and complemented by onomatopoeic text, from a ringing alarm clock and a rumbling-rattling subway to the beep-beeping of traffic and the hush of the evening.
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Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep.
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Car
by Kate Dopirak
In this twist on the classic poem, a little red car takes a final cruise around town before going to bed, beeping good-night to all his vehicular friends.
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What Kind of Car Does a T. Rex Drive?
by Mark Lee
When a stegosaurus, a pterodactyl, and a triceratops arrive at a car lot, dino experts Ava and Mickey use their knowledge to pair each customer with just the right vehicle until a surprisingly hard-to-please T. rex shows up, needing a car of his own.
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Transportation: How People Get Around
by Gail Gibbons
Colorful artwork and accessible text combine in a survey of transportation and its diverse modes. This book profiles different kinds of vehicles and the choices that people make when traveling in today's world. Please note, this book can be found in the Easy Non-fiction section of the library.
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