Transportation ABC Books

Let’s look at trains, planes, automobiles (and boats) from A to Z. If you have a little one that loves different modes of transportation we have great books to add to your reading list.  ABC books are perfect for learning new information about a topic your little one loves and practicing the alphabet. We hope the books on this list drive, fly, chug and float their way on to your bookshelf.

The ABCs of Transportation

GET A FULL WEEK OF TRANSPORTATION THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR  PRESCHOOL TRANSPORTATION LESSON PLANS.

More Resources for Little Book Lovers

The best way to encourage a love of reading is to provide kids with many opportunities to engage with a wide variety of books that are of interest to them. That’s why we share so many books lists on Fantastic Fun and Learning. We want to make it easy for you to find great books your kids will love. Over the years we’ve also discovered some helpful tools for connecting kids and books.

Digital libraries are one very handy way to do this. Epic! is one of our favorite online libraries. It’s full of over 25,000 books, learning videos, quizzes and more for kids 12 and under…and it’s free for educators. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Book Boxes are another fun way to get kids excited about reading. What kid doesn’t love to get a special delivery in the mail?! The crew over at Bookroo finds the best little known books that you won’t already have in your library, and they send them to you each month. Take a peak inside a Bookroo Box here.

Book-Based Activities are also a lot of fun for kids. Jodie over at Growing Book by Book has saved us all a ton of time and created a full year of Book-Based Activity Calendars so that you can extend the fun with a special book each week.

Books about Transportation

Modes of Transportation: ABC Book of Rhymes by Yael Rosenberg – Modes of Transportation looks at 26 different types of transportation from the past and used today. A “Did you know?” is included with each letter that gives extra details about that type of transportation.

Trains

All Aboard ABC by Doug Magee – All Aboard ABC is an alphabet look at trains. Readers will learn about different parts of the train for each letter, such as boxcar and bridge for B. Photographs are included for each part and this book uses Amtrak trains throughout the book. This is a great book for train lovers.

Thomas’ ABC Book by Rev. W. Awdry – Thomas’ ABC Book is a trip through the alphabet by way of the Island of Sodor. Each letter features a picture of a character or item from the Thomas the Train series. This is a great book for Thomas the Train lovers.

Planes

ABCs on Wings by Ramon Olivera – ABCs on Wings is a whimsical and colorful book that readers will love. From F is for fuel to U is for U.F.O., this book includes an aviation vehicle or something used with aviation vehicles for each letter of the alphabet.

A is for Airplane: An Aviation Alphabet by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle – A is for Airplane looks at the history, inventions and science of aviation. This book is written at a higher level but is a great read for aviation lovers of all ages.

The Airplane Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – The Airplane Alphabet uses the alphabet to show readers 26 different types of planes. The illustrations have a retro feel and give readers a great visual of each plane.

Automobiles

Alphabet Trucks by Samantha R. Vamos – Alphabet Truck has silly illustrations and 26 common and unique trucks. The illustrations show the truck, the alphabet and a short verse. For example, “fuel truck filling up at a tank shaped like the letter F”.

Trucktown Race from A to Z by Jon Scieszka – Race from A to Z is a fun filled race through Trucktown. Little Bit loves the Trucktown books and the trucks are very animated and full of life. For little ones that love trucks this is a must read.

Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks from A to Z by Richard Scarry – Cars and Trucks from A to Z is a wonderful board book to take on the go with little ones. The colorful illustrations feature the silly and fun town of Busytown. What young reader would not enjoy C is for Corn car and Crayon car?

Racecar Alphabet by Brian Floca – Racecar Alphabet uses alliterations and poetic rhymes as readers read about the beginning of racing until present day. This book includes Formula 1 and racecars from throughout the past century.

B is for Bulldozer by June Sobel – In B is for Bulldozer readers will see all the things from A to Z that you might see at a construction site. Each letter of the alphabet is featured in large, bold print and can be found in the text. The illustrations and text are simple and great for little readers.

R is for Race: A Stock Car Alphabet – R is for Race is a great book for race fans of all ages. Readers will read about racing from A to Z, including great illustrations, facts and history.

And……..Boats

T is for Tugboat: Navigating the Seas from A to Z by Traci N. Todd – T is for Tugboat is a very creative ABC book that presents a nautical themed alphabet through photographs, illustrations, paintings and diagrams. This is a great book for the sea lover in your life.

The Boat Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta – The Boat Alphabet features beautiful illustrations and 26 different types of boats. Boat lovers of all ages will enjoy this unique look boats and facts about each one. Jerry Pallotta also wrote The Construction Alphabet Book.

Make the most out of teaching with ABC Books with these tips.

GET A FULL WEEK OF TRANSPORTATION THEME ACTIVITIES IN OUR  PRESCHOOL TRANSPORTATION LESSON PLANS.

Way Cool Monster Truck Sensory Bin from Crayon Box Chronicles

Vehicle Sensory Bin for Toddlers from Minne Mama

Steam Engine Sensory Bin from Play Trains

Stoplight Car Sensory Bin from Buggy & Buddy

PRINTABLE TRANSPORTATION THEME LESSON PLANS

Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. We have a variety of lesson plan sets that work well as winter themes. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, and we’ve provided different versions for home preschool families and classroom teachers so all activities are geared directly toward your needs.

Use cars, trucks, trains, and planes for a week full of hands-on math, reading, & science learning activities for a preschool transportation theme. Watch this short video to see just a few examples of the types of activities and printables included in this set:

GET YOUR LESSON PLANS

Also available on Teachers Pay Teachers.