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The BMW 2002: The real story behind the legend - Paperback

$40.43

by Jackie Jouret (Author)Introduced in 1968, the BMW 2002 is one of the best-loved automobiles of all time, but its origins have been shrouded in mystery and misinformation for the last 50 years. The BMW 2002: The real story behind the legend reveals the truth behind this seminal car's creation. It dispels the myth that the car was built at importer Max Hoffman's instigation, telling the real story of the designers, engineers, executives, and federal regulators who shaped the 2002 into the pe...

Lost Towns of Mason County, Michigan - Hardcover

$34.54

by Sandra Lewis-Malburg (Author)More than a century ago, Mason County was a much different, harsher place. Arriving by foot and boat to find a dense wilderness, hardy pioneers carved out tiny settlements stretching right to the coast of Lake Michigan. When the lumber industry arrived in Michigan, the settlements grew to boomtowns and new towns formed. To serve the lumber industry, the railroad spread across the county, and immigrants and settlers flooded in to have their chance at the America...

Super Car Coloring Book: Ultimate Exotic Luxury Cars Sport Amazing Designs for Kids And Adults Perfect For Gift - Paperback

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by Golden Mih (Author)Super Car Coloring Book - Fun And Education For Kids and Adults Make the perfect gift for anyone who loves coloring Enjoy this Super Car Coloring Book for Kids and Adults who want learn more about Super Car Designs. Click the cover to reveal what's inside About this book: 40 full pages drawings of Luxury, Sport Cars with Amazing Designs Printed on high quality solid white paper. Easily color with crayons, colored pencils or colored pens, Beautiful designs appropriat...

The Last Voyage of the Clotilda, the True Story of the Last Slave Ship Voyage (1914) - Paperback

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by Emma Langdon Roche (Author)"Roche published the first account of the last slave ship to enter the United States....She was the artist/writer daughter of a prominent white family here. She spent a great deal of time interviewing the people who had been illegally brought into South Alabama to be the slaves of several local men." -Michael Thomason, PhD, Lagniappe Weekly In 1914 Emma Langdon Roche (1878-1945) published the book "Historic Sketches of the South," which book included several chap...

Drivers Ed Book For Teenagers: The Complete Guide to Learning to Drive, All Traffic Signs, and Passing the DMV Written Test - Paperback

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by Bruce Kates (Author)With this complete book written just for teens, you can start your journey toward becoming a safe and responsible driver. Any young person who wants to learn how to drive needs to have this book with them at all times. It starts with an introduction to the basics of driving a car, such as learning about the body of the car and how to use the controls on the dashboard. As the chapters go on, readers will learn more about how to drive safely, how to follow traffic rules, ...

Wheels of Her Own: American Women and the Automobile, 1893-1929 - Paperback

$71.91

by Carla R. Lesh (Author)Women used automobiles as soon as they had access to them. Black, Indigenous, and White American women utilized the automobile to improve their quality of life and achieve greater freedom. These women shared unique concerns and common aims as they negotiated their way through a time when advocacy for social change was undergoing a resurgence. The years that brought the automobile to the United States, 1893-1929, also brought increased legal and social restrictions bas...

The Car Is Architecture - A Visual History of Frank Lloyd Wright's 85 Cars and One Motorcycle - Paperback

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by Richie Herink (Author)Cars were one of Frank Lloyd Wright's great obsessions, along with Architecture and Japanese Prints. The last two have been well documented, but the Cars have not been covered at all ... until this book. This unique visual history of Wright's 85 cars and one motorcycle uses original magazine ads to describe the make and model of each vehicle. They are presented in the order in which they were purchased. Number of Pages: 112 Dimensions: 0.3 x 11 x 8.5 IN Illustrated: Y...

Hot Wheels: Ready, Set, Race! - Board Book

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by Mattel (Author), Mattel (Illustrator)Babies and toddlers first introduction to Hot Wheels vehicles--it's perfect for adult fans to share their love of the iconic brand with the next generation. Introduce your budding car enthusiast to the most incredible Hot Wheels vehicles! With brightly colored images that practically drive off the easy-to-turn pages, your child will be revved up with excitement.Author BiographyMattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest cata...

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by Dk (Author)Become an eyewitness to the high-flying world of aircraft and the history of flight. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of incredible flying machines. Children can learn all about the history and science of humanity's most incredible feat: flying! Find out about how technology made flight possible, which tools pilots use, and how taking to the skies has shaped human history. Throughout the pages of this children's guide to aviation, you can expect to find: - ...

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by Emily Bone (Author), Christyan Fox (Illustrator)What's it like to drive a train? How are railway tunnels built? How do trains go up hill? This fantastic book for young readers has all the answers and more. With simple, easy-reading text, bright illustrations and fascinating photographs. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.11 x 8.05 x 5.95 IN Publication Date: November 05, 2024 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Trains ...

Little Blue Truck Leads the Way Padded Board Book - Board Book

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by Alice Schertle (Author), Jill McElmurry (Illustrator)The #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck finds his way out of a jam on a trip to the city.The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor's limousine. Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make Way!"With everyone pushing to be first, soon there's a giant traffic jam! But even a wrangle-tangle is no match for Little ...

Search for a Giant Squid: Pick Your Path - Hardcover

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by Amy Seto Forrester (Author), Andy Chou Musser (Illustrator)A new and exciting pick-your-path STEM adventure for emerging readers! This series starter takes emerging readers on an expedition to the ocean's twilight zone in search of a giant squid. But giant squids are hard to find. Readers will need to join the expedition and help make choices along the way. First they'll pick their submersible. And then their pilot and dive site. They'll need to be careful--not every path leads where it s...

Marine Logistics including Liquid Cargo and Bulk Cargo - Paperback

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by Vansh Tailor (Author)"Marine Logistics including Liquid Cargo and Bulk Cargo" is an indispensable resource for professionals in the maritime industry, providing comprehensive insights into the intricate world of marine logistics, with a particular focus on the handling of liquid and bulk cargoes. This book serves as a valuable guide for individuals involved in shipping operations, port management, cargo handling, and supply chain management.The book begins by offering a thorough overview o...

Hot Wheels: The Big Race Seek and Find - Paperback

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by Mattel (Author)Hot Wheels cars are hiding all around the racetracks. Can you find them? Fuel your excitement with this awesome activity book where it's up to you to find what's missing! Search all around different scenic racetracks to find hidden Hot Wheels cars and other objects as they embark on an epic race. With over 200 stickers to use on 32 pages of vibrant, full-color art, this book will delight Hot Wheels fans both on and off the racetrack! Parents can give their kids the green lig...

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by Philip Ardagh (Author), Ben Mantle (Illustrator)Surf's up--watch out! Here comes another funny, frolicking read-aloud from the creators of Bunnies on the Bus. Bunnies in a boat!Bunnies in a boat!Dashing and a-splashing! Let's hope they stay afloat! There are bunnies in a boat, and they're causing a maelstrom in Sunny Bay! The Sunny Town creatures are all out to play in the surf and sand when, whoosh, there goes a speedboat full of bunnies. Watch them crash into a sandcastle, whisk the sa...

My Little Golden Book about Construction Vehicles - Hardcover

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by Michael Joosten (Author), Paul Boston (Illustrator)Little construction workers will love learning all about mighty construction vehicles with this nonfiction Little Golden Book! Put on your hard hats! My Little Golden Book About Construction Vehicles is a fact-filled look at a subject children are fascinated by! This book is full of exciting, colorful illustrations of cranes, excavators, bulldozers, cement mixers, and more. Boys and girls will love learning about all the heavy equipment us...

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by Oscar Nilsson (Author)Paint your own lowrider just the way you like it! Impalas, Cadillacs and Rivieras. In the Lowrider Coloring Book, you will color the classic and most popular Lowrider models. Lowrider culture reaches back to 1930s Los Angeles, where it became popular for style-conscious Latino-Americans to load their cars with sandbags to bring it closer to the road. Style was everything, and when lowered cars were banned in California in the 1950s, it became necessary to find a way t...

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by Jashar Awan (Author)Hop on a tow-truck ride with Toad as he learns that everyone needs help sometimes, even the helpers! The first in a new series for fans of Frog and Toad and Little Blue Truck! "No time, Pop! Can't stop!" Toad and his tow truck are always on the move to lend a hand to anyone who needs help. Whether it's a flat tire or engine trouble, it's Toad to the rescue! Pop does his best to try to get Toad to slow down and take care of himself, but there always seems to be someone e...

Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3 - Board Book

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by Sherri Duskey Sherri (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)Cuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train carsAuthor BiographySherri Duskey Rinker is the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. Sherri lives in the Chicago area. Tom Lichtenheld is the illustrator of #1...

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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...

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by Simon Tudhope (Author), S?bastien Telleschi (Illustrator)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 more, as well as a special page of cars throughout history. A perfect gift for any young car enthusiast and ideal for learning and talking about different vehicles. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions...

Beep! Beep! Vehicles on the Go - Board Book

$10.99

by Byron Barton (Author), Byron Barton (Illustrator)This colorful and sturdy board book features the many things that go, including trucks, cars, airplanes, and trains, from the world of Byron Barton. Perfect for young children who love vehicles of all kinds. Beep! Beep!Twelve vehicles--a car, a truck, a plane, a boat, a train, a bus, a bike, and so on--are introduced to very young children in this board book celebration of transportation. The award-winning Byron Barton (1930-2023) was renown...

Let's Find Yaya and Boo on the Go!: A Hide-And-Seek Adventure

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Report copyright infringementby Andrew Knapp (Author)Cars, trucks, Yaya, and Boo! Play hide-and-seek with two lovable dogs and twelve exciting vehicles in Andrew Knapp's latest board book. Is that Yaya taking a ride on a fire truck, or Boo hiding in a boat? Can you spot the dogs taking a bus ride to school, or checking out a construction site? Learn new words by finding twelve exciting vehicles and fun objects in each scene as you play hide-and-seek with Yaya and Boo all over town! The next i...

Welcome to Colorado: A Little Engine That Could Road Trip - Board Book

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by Watty Piper (Author), Jill Howarth (Illustrator)The Little Engine That Could is on the move and visiting all fifty states Follow along as our favorite little blue train road-trips across the United States of America to lend a helping hand. Choo-choo The Little Engine That Could is road-tripping through all fifty states and helping out along the way. Next stop: Colorado Explore Denver and more with the blue train as she winds her way through the state. Hike your way through national park...

The Italians - Beautiful Machines: The Most Iconic Cars from Italy and Their Era - Hardcover

$90.00

by Gestalten (Editor)Italy is the homeland of "La Bella Macchina" and the cradle of automotive culture. This book celebrates the most iconic cars and visionary designers from the peninsula.Italy is the homeland of "La Bella Macchina" and the cradle of automotive culture. This book celebrates the most iconic cars and visionary designers from the peninsula.This stunningly illustrated book takes readers on a journey through the history of Italian automotive design, showcasing some of the most ic...

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by Josephine Page (Author), Paola Migliari (Illustrator)A board book shaped like a fire truck I am a fire engine.I have an engine to pump water.The ladder truck reaches high in the sky, the rescue truck carries special tools, and the fire boat fights fires along the shore Little firefighters will love learning the names of their favorite vehicles and seeing them in action A book and toy in oneAuthor BiographyPAOLA MIGLIARI has illustrated numerous children's books including I am a Train and ...

Trucks (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1) - Paperback

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by Wil Mara (Author)Who can resist trucks? They're loud. They're complicated. They have wheels twice as tall as your dad. Trucks! has many cool images of the trucks we know and love. There are also curiosities like the $3 million mining truck that's "like driving a house." This level 1 text is revved up with sound words and images to steer young readers on the road to reading success. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore ...

Plane Crashes: The 10 deadliest air disasters and the lessons we learned to improve aviation safety - Paperback

$22.93

by Oliver Elliott (Author)The 10 deadliest plane crashes that changed the way we flyAir travel is one of the safest modes of transportation, but when an aircraft crashes, the consequence is devastating. Why did they happen? Were they caused by bad weather, mechanical failure, or human errors?In this book, the author introduces the 10 deadliest plane crashes in aviation history. He goes through the key events that brought down the doomed commercial jets, and he discusses how we used the painfu...

Shape Up, Construction Trucks! - Hardcover

$17.95

by Victoria Allenby (Author)An engaging, multilayered book that helps little ones identify shapes on their favorite construction-site vehicles Dump Truck, Dump TruckComing through I spy a triangle--how about you? It's no secret that toddlers of any gender love big vehicles. Shape Up, Construction Trucks uses rhyming verse and bright photographs to celebrate this enthusiasm in a unique take on conceptual shape books. Each spread highlights geometric shapes hiding in plain sight on excavators,...

A Treatise On Carriages: Comprehending Coaches, Chariots, Phaetons, Curricles, Whiskeys, &c.: Together With Their Proper Harness

$34.49

Report copyright infringementby William Felton (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important...

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by Alex Fabrizio (Author), Hilli Kushnir (Illustrator)Blast off with rocket science! 3-2-1! Blast off!Rockets shoot through the air and deep into space. This engaging board book breaks down one of the most complex scientific areas--rocket science--into simple, accessible language for readers of all ages. Learn about different parts of a rocket, how they work, and what they do for us today. Think about all the ways they'll shape our future. Accompanied by adorably illustrated baby scientists, ...

Bizzy Bear: Off We Go!: (Interactive Board Book about a Vacation Adventure for Toddlers - With Sturdy Tabs and Slides to Push and Pull) - Board Book

$8.99

by Benji Davies (Illustrator)With chunky sliders to push and pull, this robust little board book is perfect for active toddlers. Rich in visual detail and with touches of humor, it is sure to become a classic in the family library. Bizzy Bear's going on vacation, but he has to take a taxi, then a train, then a plane before he arrives at the beach and can set sail on his boat.Author BiographyBenji Davies divides his time between illustrating children's books and directing animation. He has wor...