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Lonely Planet Kids How Trains Work - Hardcover

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by Clive Gifford (Author), James Gulliver Hancock (Illustrator)All aboard! From the fastest to the longest, the oldest to the newest, through tunnels, across bridges and up mountainsides, take a fascinating ride through the world of trains in this brilliant new book from illustrator James Gulliver Hancock.In this follow-up to How Cities Work and How Airports Work, young readers travel through history and around the world to find out everything they ever wanted to know about trains. Unfold pag...

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Things That Go: Pop-Up Surprise Under Every Flap! - Board Book

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by DK (Author)Does your child love all things that go? Watch as a car pops out of the garage and a boat rides the waves in this imaginative pop-up book Cars, trucks and diggers This lift-the-flap baby book will teach your little one about everything with wheels, wings and sails. Your toddler will learn how to recognize the names anddescribe all the things that move around them. Let's go This peekaboo picture book is filled with fun pop-up illustrations of all sorts of vehicles that move. W...

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Board Book - Board Book

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by Virginia Lee Burton (Author)A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children.Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers.But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as one h...

$14.02

by Cocoretto (Illustrator), Child's Play (Author)Digging, pushing, mixing and tipping! Lift the flap to see each vehicle busy at work. Perfect for guessing, prediction and memory skills - and simply joining in! Number of Pages: 12 Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.1 x 7.1 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: December 01, 2017

Smithsonian Kids First Heroes of Flight - Board Book

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by Cottage Door Press (Editor), Thea Feldman (Author), Alessia Trunfio (Illustrator)Preschoolers will learn fun facts in this Smithsonian Kids book about all sorts of planes and the first people who flew in them. This interactive board book is sturdy enough for the most enthusiastic little explorer, with interactive features such as sliding tabs, spinner wheels, and lift-a-flaps to build fine motor skills. Beautiful illustrations with real-life photos bring the history of flight to life. It's...

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by Margery Cuyler (Author), Bob Kolar (Illustrator)The Little Fire Truck is ready for rescues big and small in Book 3 of the Little Vehicles series Join firefighter Jill and her fearless little fire truck as they zip all over town to put out smoky fires and rescue those in need, with the help of the fire crew in this picture book companion to The Little Dump Truck and The Little School Bus. There's lots of challenging work to do, but this trusty team is always ready to rescue A Christy Otta...

Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections - Hardcover

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by Stephen Biesty (Author)This children's book explores the innermost workings of some extraordinary buildings and machines. From helicopters to submarines, skyscrapers to coal mines, open up a fascinating world packed with unique and detailed cutaway drawings. Whether it's a Spanish galleon or a medieval castle, each cross-section slice or exploded view reveals what's going on inside. See the people swarming inside the Empire State Building, the workers busy backstage at the opera house, and...

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by Corey Rosen Schwartz (Author), Rebecca J. Gomez (Author), Hilary Leung (Illustrator)Do you have what it takes to be a tough truck? Rev up those engines with Hensel and Gretel authors Corey Rosen Schwartz & Rebecca Gomez and Will Bear Share? creator Hilary Leung Two trucks off to school for their first day of class.One riding the brakes. One hitting the gas.Mack and Rig couldn't be more different.One loves the fast lane. The other, the off-ramp.But when they're forced to pair up on thei...

Little Blue Truck Lap Board Book - Board Book

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by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)Beep! Beep! Meet Blue! Filled with truck sounds and animal noises, Little Blue Truck is a rollicking homage to the power of friendship and the rewards of helping others.A muddy country road is no match for this little pick-up--that is, until he gets stuck while pushing a dump truck out of the muck.Luckily, Blue has made a pack of farm animal friends along his route. And they're willing to whatever it takes to get their pal back on the ro...

The Polar Express: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids - Hardcover

$21.99

by Chris Van Allsburg (Author), Chris Van Allsburg (Illustrator)This beautiful hardcover edition of The Polar Express is the perfect gift for all those--of any age--who believe, come Christmas Eve, that they too will hear the sweet sound of a reindeer's silver bell. This edition includes a keepsake ornament.A young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical train to the North Pole . . .Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a barren desert of ice, the Pola...

Logging Railroads of the Adirondacks - Hardcover

$43.15

by William Gove (Author)The period of 1890-1950 marked the romantic era of steam power as the rails reached deep into the old growth of the Adirondack woods to harvest the timber crop. In this volume, not only does William Gove provide an in-depth history of railroad activity in the Adirondacks he also describes the logging methods used, the role of railroads in the logging industry, and the influence of the railroads on the condition of the Adirondack forest today. In addition, he addresses ...

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by Steve Light (Author)"The big steam train goes, CHUGGA chugga chugga CHUGGA chugga chugga CHOO CHOOOOOOO!" The diesel train goes, "zooosh zooosh ZOOOOOOOOSH ding ding ding!" The American goes, "clang clang clang TOOT TOOT!" All aboard! Take a trip on eight noisy trains as they huff, puff, and toot-toot their way through this lively board book! Perfect for the young train enthusiast.Author BiographySteve Light is a teacher and storyteller. He lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 16 Dimen...

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by Gertrude Crampton (Author), Tibor Gergely (Illustrator)In this classic Little Golden Book from 1945, Tootle is a young locomotive who loves to chase butterflies through the meadow. But he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what--if he ever hopes to achieve his dream of being a Flyer between New York and ChicagoAuthor BiographyGertrude Crampton wrote the classic Little Golden Books Tootle (published in 1945) and Scuffy the Tugboat (published in 1946), which are two of the bestsellin...

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by Kate McMullan (Author), Jim McMullan (Illustrator)For fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train comes a noisy addition to the hilarious read-aloud series from Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I'm Bad and I'm Dirty Now a streaming animated series "Know what I do at night while you're asleep? Eat your trash, that's what "With ten wide tires, one really big appetite, and an even bigger smell, this garbage truck's got it all. His job? Eating y...

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by Grosset &. Dunlap (Author), Jerry Smath (Illustrator)This best-selling book based on the popular children's song has driven its way into the hearts of many since its 1991 release. With wheels that go round, doors that open and shut, wipers that swish, and people that go bumpety-bump, the board book version of The Wheels on the Bus is the perfect token for a whole new generation of readers.Author BiographyJerry Smath is the illustrator for several books for children, including Thumbelin...

Richard Scarry's Books on the Go: 4 Board Books - Boxed Set

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by Richard Scarry (Author)From zooming Cars and honking Trucks, to speeding Boats and high-flying Planes, fans of Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things that Go will will be thrilled to zip around town with this adventurous boxed set featuring four board books. Children will love climbing behind the wheel of their favorite vehicles in these fast and fun books perfect for preschoolers on the goAuthor BiographyGenerations of children around the world have grown up spending hours poring ove...

Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? - Hardcover

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by Brianna Caplan Sayres (Author), Christian Slade (Illustrator)Truck-obsessed toddlers will want to make the diggers, tractors, fire engines, and more featured in this fun-filled construction tale part of their nightly bedtime routines Discover what bedtime looks like for the snowplows, dump trucks, giant cranes, and more that dot the pages of this irresistible construction story. Just like you and me, the vehicles in this story get tuckered out after a long day of hard work and need to q...

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by Billy Steers (Author)All the vehicles and animals on Stonybrook Farm are enlisted to help build a new swimming hole for their town's residents. It is a big job, but Tractor Mac and his pals are willing to lend a hand. But a tractor named Deke thinks he can do it all by himself--and do it better than everyone else. He soon learns that a complex job is done best when each member of a team does his or her part.Author BiographyBilly Steers is an author, illustrator, and commercial pilot. In ad...

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Things That Go - Hardcover

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by Karen De Seve (Author)This charming reference book takes a closer look at the different ways people move from place to place, whether it is in a car, subway, hang glider, or submarine. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text that explains how racecars, bicycles, rockets, and so many other modes of transportation work. This book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.Author BiographyKAREN DE SEVE is the author of National Geo...

The Million-Dollar Car Detective: Inside the Worldwide Hunt for a Stolen $7 Million Car

$29.99

Report copyright infringementby Stayton Bonner (Author)A stolen car worth $7 million. A broke private investigator. Best friends turned worst enemies. And the global manhunt neither saw coming.In 2001, thieves parked a box truck in front of an aging tycoon's factory, cut the phone lines, and used an overhead crane to lift out their prize: a 1938 Talbot-Lago T150C-SS Teardrop coupe--"the most beautiful car in the world" and one of only two in existence--then they disappeared into the night.The...

Teddy Suhren: Ace of Aces: Memoirs of a U-Boat Rebel

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Report copyright infringementby Teddy Suhren (Author), Fritz Bustat-Naval (Author), Frank James (Author)Teddy Suhren, brilliant U-boat commander, mixed wartime success with wit, rebellion, and unconventional leadership style.Reinhard 'Teddy' Suhren fired more successful torpedo shots than any other man during the Second World War and he was the first junior officer to be awarded the Knight's Cross for his achievements. However, this is not the reason Teddy remains legendary within the U-boat ...

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Report copyright infringementby Ross Holdeman (Author)Ross Holdeman's career with Lockheed's aeronautical engineering division led him to adventures in over 100 countries supporting "Herky Birds" and improving aviation safety by investigating what went wrong when they crashed.My Life with the C-130 chronicles those adventures from the early days of the C-130 Hercules development in 1951 though 1984.The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously operating military aircraft production ...

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Alan Niemeyer (Author), June Beeson (Editor)The Automotive Career of Ransom E. Olds, written by Glenn Alan Niemeyer, is a comprehensive biography that explores the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the automotive industry. Ransom E. Olds was a pioneer in the development of the automobile, and his innovations helped to shape the modern automotive landscape.The book begins by tracing Olds' early life, from his childhood in Ohio to hi...

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by Chad Thompson (Illustrator), Leanna Koch (Author), Kristen Cowen (With)Gus the bus sets out to pick up the kids and take them to school. Can Gus fit all the kids and deliver them to school and back home again safely? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with short vowels. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN...

Lonely Planet Amazing Train Journeys - Hardcover

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by Lonely Planet (Author)"These trains are so much more than a way to get from A to B" - Australian TravellerThe definitive guide to the world's most remarkable train journeys presenting 60 memorable travel experiences by rail.Each of the featured itineraries provides an illustrated route map, breathtaking images, and a handy infographic showing key stops and moments. This is the ultimate book of train travel inspiration for anyone wishing to embark on a sustainable expedition and delight in ...

We Will Not Be Hijacked: A Life Story of Survival

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Report copyright infringementby Uri Bar-Lev (Author)"If the world had listened", argued Bar-Lev, 9/11 events might have been avoided.September 6th, 1970 was a seminal day for international civil aviation. For the first time, after dozens of hijackings of passenger planes around the globe - El Al Captain Uri Bar-Lev and his crew managed to thwart an attempt to hijack their plane while it was still in the air.To this day, their actions are considered the one and only thwarting operation in civi...

Working On The Railroad Can Be A Train Wreck: My Railroad Career And Other Life Adventures

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Report copyright infringementby Elvin Childers (Author)"Working on the Railroad Can Be a Train Wreck" by Elvin Childers is a captivating autobiography detailing the author's career in the railroad industry and his diverse life experiences. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Childers offers a heartfelt narrative spanning his upbringing in rural Washington, professional challenges, and moments of personal triumph. This memoir is not just a career retrospective but also a touching explo...

Free Ride: Heartbreak, Courage, and the 20,000-Mile Motorcycle Journey That Changed My Life

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Report copyright infringementby Noraly Schoenmaker (Author)By the YouTube sensation with two and a half million followers, the inspiring account of a young woman who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transcontinental motorcycle ride--and along the way found a new sense of purpose. Noraly Schoenmaker was a thirtysomething geologist living in the Netherlands when she learned that her live-in partner had been having a long-term affair. In desperate need of a new beginning, sh...

It Seemed A Good Idea At The Time: Searching For My Second Summer

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Report copyright infringementby Martin Lloyd (Author)It Seemed A Good Idea At The Time, is the second volume of my memoirs, after a horrendous motorcycle crash in England, which almost ended my life.The first volume, Searching For The Summer, details the five years of my recovery after the crash. I had to cope with a complete leg amputation, permanent damage to an arm and the loss of all my licenses to operate vehicles, motorbikes, trucks and airplanes. In addition, my wife decided to move on...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas B. Marlow (Author)Raised Amidst Corvettes: A Journey from Garage to Racetrack, Learning Life Lessons and Cultivating a Passion for Cars, While Balancing Faith and Life.In this unique memoir, the author takes you on a nostalgic voyage through his life, intricately interwoven with the Corvette community. From the excitement of the racetrack to the tire marks on the floor of the mechanic's garage, every experience unfolds a new life lesson.As a child, the a...

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Report copyright infringementby Valerie Knowles (Author)William C. Van Horne was one of North America's most accomplished men. Born in Illinois in 1843, Van Horne started working in the railway business at a young age. In 1881 he was lured north to Canada to become general manager of the fledgling Canadian Pacific Ralway. The railroading general pushed through construction of the CPR's transcontinental line and then went on to become the company's president. During his time with the CPR, Van ...

Petty vs. Pearson: The Rivalry That Shaped NASCAR

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Hembree (Author), Terry LaBonte (Foreword by)Get the detailed inside story on the legendary rivalry that helped propel NASCAR from regional curiosity to national phenomenon. The battle for NASCAR dominance was never more pronounced than when Richard Petty and David Pearson met on the track. In 551 head-to-head races between 1960 and 1986, they finished one-two an astounding 63 times (Pearson won 33, Petty 30). Each showdown attracted more media attention a...