Travel and transport
Books can take us all over the globe! Celebrate the world of transport and travel with these brilliant titles.
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The Story of the Car
Author: Giles Chapman Illustrator: Us Now
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 7-11
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The Story of the Car
Author: Giles Chapman Illustrator: Us Now
Interest level: 5-12
Reading age: 7-11
Starting from the invention of the car and journeying through its development as a mode of transport (and a thing of beauty in its…
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Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country
Author: Atinuke Illustrator: Mouni Feddag
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Africa, Amazing Africa: Country by Country
Author: Atinuke Illustrator: Mouni Feddag
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
A perfect book for young children interested in their cultural heritage or for those with a passion for travel and geography, this…
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Fast Forward: The World's Most Famous Race Tracks and Rac...
Author: Adam Skinner Illustrator: James Gilleard
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Fast Forward: The World's Most Famous Race Tracks and Rac...
Author: Adam Skinner Illustrator: James Gilleard
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
This remarkable, colourful guide to car racing will thrill little petrolheads: expect technical details, history, and fascinating …
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All Kinds of Cars
Author: Carl Johanson
Interest level: 2-8
Reading age: 5+
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All Kinds of Cars
Author: Carl Johanson
Interest level: 2-8
Reading age: 5+
A unique, picture book about real and imaginary vehicles of every sort: from a fire engine, small loading shovel and a limousine, …
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Stephen Biesty’s Trains
Author: Ian Graham Illustrator: Stephen Biesty
Interest level: 5+
Reading age: 7+
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Stephen Biesty’s Trains
Author: Ian Graham Illustrator: Stephen Biesty
Interest level: 5+
Reading age: 7+
This generously proportioned lift-the-flap book takes a journey through rail history: it's packed with fascinating nuggets of info…
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The Hello Atlas
Author: Ben Handicott Illustrator: Kenard Pak
Interest level: 7-9
Reading age: 7-9
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The Hello Atlas
Author: Ben Handicott Illustrator: Kenard Pak
Interest level: 7-9
Reading age: 7-9
The Hello Atlas is the ideal book for children eager to learn more about the world around them (and parents, too). Teach your litt…
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Maps of the United Kingdom
Author: Rachel Dixon Illustrator: Livi Gosling
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
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Maps of the United Kingdom
Author: Rachel Dixon Illustrator: Livi Gosling
Interest level: 6-11
Reading age: 7+
This comprehensive hardback guide to the UK is full of illustrated maps, facts and historical titbits. A great way to get chi…
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Alastair Humphreys’ Great Adventurers
Author: Alastair Humphrey Illustrator: Kevin Ward
Interest level: 7-10
Reading age: 8+
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Alastair Humphreys’ Great Adventurers
Author: Alastair Humphrey Illustrator: Kevin Ward
Interest level: 7-10
Reading age: 8+
An inspiring introduction to 20 adventurers and explorers from the last 700 years. This book will encourage readers to live m…
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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzi...
Author: Alexandra Stewart Illustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
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Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzi...
Author: Alexandra Stewart Illustrator: Joe Todd-Stanton
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 9+
In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Everest. But what were their individual stories, and how did they…
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Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
Author: Ben Handicott Illustrator: Lucy Letherland
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
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Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World
Author: Ben Handicott Illustrator: Lucy Letherland
Interest level: 9-11
Reading age: 8+
From the Eiffel Tower to Angkor Wat, Death Valley to Easter Island, this edition of the beautiful and information-packed Atlas of …
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