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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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Dogs Love Cars
by Leda Schubert
A laugh-out-loud celebration of dogs and the many things they love to do, especially taking car rides with their ears flapping out the car window!
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Turbo's Special Delivery
by Jean Reagan
Turbo the truck loves to drive fast, but he has to learn to slow down for a very special delivery.
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Hello, Airplane!
by Bill Cotter
Illustrations and easy-to-read text follow an airplane as it says good-bye to the ground and hello to the sky, where it flies over a town, mountains, clouds, and people.
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Little Red
by Will Hillenbrand
When a snowstorm threatens the annual tree-lighting, Little Red, a pick-up truck with a mighty spirit and a heart of gold, will stop at nothing to help his neighbors get around!
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Military Trucks
by Julie Murray
Explores the world of military trucks and what they're used for, from protecting and transporting soldiers to moving from water to land with ease.
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The School Bus
by Margo Gates
Instructive text and full-color photographs bring bus safety to life in this accessible book that will prepare new learners for school.
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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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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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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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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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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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Forsyth County Public Library 585 Dahlonega Street Cumming, Georgia 30040 770-781-9840www.forsythpl.org |
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