Books About Transportation History

The Best Transportation History Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about transportation history? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Transportation History

Motorcycles
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$3183
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2008

Motorcycles

From early inventors to today's speed machines, how did motorcycles change the way we ride?

32 pages· 3,827 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
3.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings
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Library Binding
Summary: Who rode the first motorcycle, and who builds the fastest ones today? This book traces the motorcycle from its beginnings at the dawn of the 20th century through its use in war and for leisure, and the inventors and technology that made modern bikes sleeker and faster than ever.
The Amazing Story of the Combustion Engine
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$3165
Picture Book · Ages 8–14 · 2013

The Amazing Story of the Combustion Engine

Discover the secrets of your car's engine with a scientific twist.

32 pages· 1,904 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud
3.6 Goodreads · 14 ratings
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Summary: Join Max Axiom on a thrilling journey into the heart of your car's engine. Uncover the mysteries of combustion and engineering as Max breaks down complex mechanics into fascinating insights. Will you grasp the science that powers your daily drive?