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Lost at Thaxton: The Dramatic True Story of Virginia's Forgotten Train Wreck - Hardcover

$43.18

by Michael E. Jones (Author)A storm like no one had ever seen caused tiny Wolf Creek in Thaxton, Virginia, to rage in the darkness of night. An earthen fill that carried the railroad over the creek could not withstand the power of the rising water, and Norfolk & Western passenger train Number Two plummeted into a hole in the earth.There in the valley beneath the shadow of the towering Peaks of Otter, passengers and crew scrambled from the wreckage and water in a life-or-death struggle. Th...

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car - Hardcover

$22.00

by Ian Fleming (Author), John Burningham (Illustrator)Ian Fleming's treasured classic soars in a deluxe edition featuring John Burningham's vibrant, full-color original illustrations. Famous for creating James Bond, Ian Fleming also loved fast cars -- and this passion inspired him to write his only children's book, penned for his young son, Caspar. Published fifty years ago in 1964, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: The Magical Car introduced the world to the thrilling adventures of the "crackpot" Pot...

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by Joseph Kuefler (Author), Joseph Kuefler (Illustrator)The perfect springtime gift for Easter, from the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Digger and the Flower. Ideal for fans of Sherri Duskey Rinker's Construction Site series. Digger and the other big trucks love to build.But when a lost duckling waddles onto the jobsite, Digger and his friends learn to do more than just scoop and hoist and push . . . They learn to become a family.Share this beautiful picture book as a great introduction ...

Thomas & Friends: Sticker Book - Paperback

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by Mattel (Author)Meet Thomas and his friends in this sticker book guide, packed with fun facts and more than 600 stickers! Based on the latest Thomas & Friends animated series, All Engines Go! Get to know Thomas and his friends Percy, Nia, Kana, Diesel, Bruno, and more in this incredible sticker book featuring more than 600 stickers! Includes facts about more than 25 characters plus exciting scenes to decorate from across the Island of Sodor. Full steam ahead!Author BiographyMattel is a ...

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by Sally Sutton (Author), Brian Lovelock (Illustrator)Small children who like big machines that go--and things that grow--will love this board book ode to farm equipment from the team behind the Construction Crew series. The plow that cuts the earth, the harrow that churns the soil, the seed drill that plants the seeds, the sprayer that waters them, the combine harvester that reaps the corn, the dump cart that brings the tasty load to the truck--there's plenty of noisy excitement that happens...

Jumbo: The Making of the Boeing 747 - Hardcover

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by Chris Gall (Author), Chris Gall (Illustrator)For the 50th anniversary of the Boeing 747's first commercial flight, a picture book about the development of the iconic passenger plane and how it changed the history of air travel. In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in Everett, Washington. The giant plane was called the Boeing 747, but reporters named it "the Jumbo jet." There was only one problem. It couldn't fly. Yet. Jumbo details the story of the world's f...

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by Johnny Dyrander (Illustrator)Discover things that go in this chunky new Make Tracks board book, and trace each vehicle's path to a different emergency. In this interactive series with easy-to-use, durable sliders, your toddler can operate a fire engine, a police car, an ambulance, and a rescue helicopter! Perfect for helping toddlers develop hand-eye coordination, while also encouraging interaction with simple emergency--themed first words, clear diagrams, and helpful text prompts to lear...

Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure - Hardcover

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by Torben Kuhlmann (Author)2019 Batchelder Honor Award 2019 ALA Notable Children's Book Award-winning illustrator Torben Kuhlmann's stunning new book transports readers to new depths where imagination lights the way! A long time ago, one mouse learned to fly, another landed on the moon...what will happen in the next Mouse adventure? From the creator of Lindbergh--The Tale of a Flying Mouse and Armstrong, comes Edison--The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure. When two unlikely friends buil...

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by Loren Long (Author), Loren Long (Illustrator)Celebrating 10 years of Otis, everyone's favorite tractor, created by the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Love by Matt de la P na and The Little Engine that Could by Watty Piper Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He particularly loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. The two become great friends, romping in the fields, leaping bales of hay, and playing ring-around-the...

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...

Cars on the Road (Disney/Pixar Cars on the Road) - Paperback

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by Random House Disney (Author), Disney Storybook Art Team (Illustrator)Hit the road with Lightning McQueen and Mater in this full-color storybook based on the all-new Disney+ series. A sheet of stickers adds to fun! Pixar's Cars is back on the highway with an all-new series that follows Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater as they head on a road trip across the country. These episodes are filled with lots of fun new characters, imaginative destinations as well as a few old friends che...

Richard Scarry's Colorful Cars and Trucks - Board Book

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by Richard Scarry (Author)Yellow, red, green, blue, too! There are so many colorful cars and trucks in this Busytown mini chunky board book which is shaped like a truck! Inspired by Richard Scarry's bestselling storybooks! Learn about colors with Lowly Worm and friends in this playful Busytown board book with sturdy pages and colorful cars and trucks. This adorable truck-shaped board book is perfectly sized for the tiny hands of kids ages 0 to 3 and would make for a great baby shower or birth...

The All-New 2023 Ford-150 Raptor R: Review Features Pricing Specs - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Steve H. Jones (Author)Horsepower actually is man's best friend, and Mud really does demand its own tires and When life hands you a Ford Truck, Especially the best of them all which is the all new 2023 Raptor R, you just gotta go nuts behind the wheel sometimes. This book is just a brief explanation of its unique features and how it came about. If you are a fan of Ford Trucks, this book might as well enlighten you on the spec and performance of your favorite tr...

The Navigator: Containing Directions for Navigating the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers With an Ample Account of These Much Admired Water - Hardcover

$48.89

Report copyright infringementby Zadok Cramer (Author)Originally published in 1801, this book provides detailed directions and descriptions for navigating the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers through the various towns, villages and harbors along the way.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 ...

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by Aisha Saeed (Author), S. K. Ali (Author), Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow (Author)Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this middle-grade novel by four bestselling and award-winning authors--Aisha Saeed, Huda Al-Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and S. K. Ali When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough ...

Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Sound Book: (Construction Books for Kids, Books with Sound for Toddlers, Children's Truck Books, Read Aloud Bo - Board Book

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by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)Discover the interactive fun of reading and listening to a sleepy construction site: The #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with the sounds of a construction site as it powers down and says goodnight! With irresistible artwork by bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this construction book for kids will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more...

The 10 Most Outrageous Passenger Stories: Alaska Airlines - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Fabien Savelli (Author)Alaska Airlines is my favorite airline... But who cares about that Let these 10 Most Outrageous Passenger Stories speak for themselves:1) Mayday: ASA 261, the deadliest crash in Alaska Airlines history2) Fireworks: Flying during Independence Day in Seattle3) Flabbergasted: Racist Flight Attendant4) Sad Puppy: Access denied5) Forty Nine: Hefty prices 6) Wheel of Fortune: Blatant discrimination against disabled passengers7) Hurricane Odile...

HOT CARS No. 18: The nation's hottest car magazine! - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Roy R. Sorenson (Author)Great events coverage in this issue including the world famous Grand National Roadster Show, the Goodguys All American car show, the Nova Nationals and the SCCA Sports Car Nationals We check out new super cars from TRION and Chip Foose---yes, Chip Foose. Plus we visit the Blackhawk Auto Museum, and more... Number of Pages: 42 Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: March 06, 2015

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Report copyright infringementby Walter J. Banacki (Author)Some retired General Motors automotive engineers frequently have nostalgic excursions into the past. They enjoy telling stories of "Good-Old-Days" when work was fun, I possibly have more trips of nostalgia than the average guy because, fortunately, I was involved in numerous exciting assignments during my 46-year career with ten different GM organizations. One most enjoyable tale is the subject of this book: CAMARO Z28 IS BACK A story...

An Airline Pilot's Final Flight to Sobriety - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby A. J. Muench (Author)"An Airline Pilot's Final Flight to Sobriety," is a narrative memoir and takes place on a metaphorical flight with the landing at the Final Destination, the author's two year sobriety date. The chapters: "Take off," "Climb," "Cruise," "Descent," "Approach," and "Landing" correspond to his life's journey with alcohol, amidst flying in the US Navy, US Customs, and a major US airline for four decades. His "flight plan" uncovers the many reason...

MERCEDES-BENZ, The SLK models: The R171 - Paperback

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by Bernd S. Koehling (Author)Discover the Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK. Updated in March 2017, this 210-page guide tells you everything about its history; it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. These are some of the topics covered: Development of the R171 Trouble shooting the vario roof M272 balance shaft issues R171 buyer's guide The COMAND system The SLK55 AMG and SLK55 Black Series The SLK55 AMG Asia Cup The special editions The Brabus SLK Th...

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Report copyright infringementby Rosie Signatures (Author)For fans of big trucks and tractors this book explores construction trucks and tractors. Find out about these construction trucks and more, from a huge saw that cuts through roads to a combine that harvests farm crops. The life-like pictures will delight the youngest of readers bringing the trucks and tractors to life.This book is great for ages 3+. With realistic pictures and basic words this book encourages early readers. ...

The Dream Cruise: How it Started! - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jerome Chaumley (Author)The Dream Cruise has been around for many years. Since I have been around the Dream Cruise when it was started and I saw how it evolved into the World's largest road rally, I decided to write a book about it. The Dream Cruise is so beloved by everyone, I wanted everyone to know the true story about it. I've told some people about the Dream Cruise story but now I want to share the story with everyone. Number of Pages: 98 ...

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by William Bligh (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)A trip across the Pacific turns into a life or death scenario when the crew of the HMS Bounty stages a revolt against their commander. The Bounty Mutiny tells the controversial story of the mutineers and the acting lieutenant who sparked a movement. Commanding Lieutenant William Bligh was instructed to use the HMS Bounty to transport breadfruit plants to the West Indies. He worked alongside skilled colleague Fletcher Christian, who was...

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by Edith Nesbit (Author), Mint Editions (Contribution by)After a father's abrupt arrest, his wife and children must leave their comfortable London home for a small cottage that sits near a bustling railway. While the mother struggles to make ends meet, siblings Roberta (nicknamed Bobbie), Peter and Phyllis adapt to their gloomy present with hopes of a brighter future. Bobbie is the oldest of three middleclass children thrust into poverty after their father is falsely imprisoned. She and her s...

Modern Marine Weather: From Time-honored Traditional Knowledge to the Latest Technology - Paperback

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by David Burch (Author), Tobias Burch (Designed by)A comprehensive text on how to take weather into account for the planning and navigation of voyages, local or global, using the latest technologies as well as the time-honored skills of maritime tradition, so that your time on the water remains as safe and efficient as possible. Covers practical applications of GRIB files, ASCAT wind measurements, and other modern resources. Number of Pages: 272 Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Ye...

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by Sally Sutton (Author), Brian Lovelock (Illustrator)Load the dirt. Load the dirt. Scoop and swing and drop. Slam it down into the truck. Bump Whump Whop There are many big machines and busy people involved in building a road, and this riveting board book follows them every step of the way. From clearing a pathway (screek ) to rolling the tar (squelch ) to sweeping up at the end (swish ), Roadwork is sure to delight young truck-lovers with its rambunctious rhymes and noisy fun.Author Biog...

Hello, World! Planes and Other Flying Machines - Board Book

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by Jill McDonald (Author)Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!This bright and informative Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about planes and other machines that fly--with easy-to-understand facts about the many different ways humans can soar like birds. Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms ("The first people to fly a plane were the Wright brothers. They bu...

The Berenstain Bears' Big Machines - Paperback

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by Mike Berenstain (Author), Mike Berenstain (Illustrator)The Berenstain Bears discover various construction vehicles in this heavy-duty addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series.Gramps takes Brother, Sister, and Honey around town with Big Jake to learn all about construction vehicles. They see different types of machines workers use at construction sites, farms, and even in the woods. These are certainly no ordinary machines--they are big machines The Berenstain Bears' Big Ma...

Electric Railway Handbook: A Reference Book of Practice Data, Formulas and Tables for the Use of Operators, Engineers and Students - Paperback

$50.33

Report copyright infringementby Albert Sutton Richey (Author), William Charles Greenough (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, ...

Scott's Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Publishing Co (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 impo...

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by Simon Tudhope (Author), Gong Studios (Illustrator)This awe-inspiring sticker book is set in the year 2095, where hypersonic jets flash through the sky and gigantic flying cities cruise overhead. Add the right stickers to complete your collection, then read the descriptions and statistics to find out what makes each one a SUPER plane! Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.3 x 11.8 x 9.2 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2024