The Best Travel Kids' Books 2026

1. Seymour Simon's Book of Trains, (Paperback)

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon's exploration of these very different trains and their uses, combined with his characteristically eye-catching full-color photographs, captures the beauty and power of steam trains, diesel trains, electric trains, and more--all at work! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards. This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

Seymour Simon's Book of Trains, (Paperback) Author: HarperCollins ISBN: 9780064462235 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2004-05-11 Page Count: 40

2. Carson Dellosa Education Trip Around the World, Grades K - 5 (112 pages)

Welcome to the World! A Trip Around the World gives you and your students the opportunity to explore life in Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, Germany, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Sections for each country contain basic information (area, population, flag descriptions, etc.), fascinating facts (sports, education, wildlife, etc.), language activities, recipes, classroom activities, flags, maps, and a resource list.

Make geographical, historical, and cultural stops in various countries including Canada, Mexico, Kenya, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Features language studies, art projects, maps flags and more. 112 pages

3. Jeanne Hanson; Erik A Hanson: The Everything Kids' Travel Activity Book, Book 1, (Paperback)

Do you love riding on planes, trains, and automobiles but get restless on the way? If the answer is yes, take along The Everything Kids' Travel Activity Book and you'll be there before you know it! Packed full of puzzles, activities, quizzes, and games, this book provides hours of nonstop fun that can be done alone or shared with other kids. There's cool stuff to do, like: Create your own postcard Invent a new automobile Play detective The Everything Kids' Travel Activity Book also gives you answers to all sorts of crazy questions: What makes your foot "go to sleep?" Why does your sister cough? Why do we daydream? On top of all that, you can draw caricatures, test your memory, and even keep a weather diary. The traveling fun is so endless you'll never ask "Are we there yet?" again!

Jeanne Hanson; Erik A Hanson: The Everything Kids' Travel Activity Book, Book 1, (Paperback) Perfect companion for kids who get restless during travel Packed with puzzles, activities, quizzes, and games for hours of fun Activities include creating your own postcard and inventing a new automobile Encourages imaginative play with detective games Answers to fun questions like what makes your foot "go to sleep"

4. This Is . . . This Is Paris, (Hardcover)

The classic children's series with over 2 million copies sold. With the same wit and perception that distinguished his charming books on London, New York, and San Francisco, here this famous Czech painter presents his impressions of Paris in This Is Paris, first published in 1959 and now updated for the 21st century. We see its famous buildings, its beautiful gardens, the museums, the sidewalk cafes, and the people who live there -- artists, the concierges, the flower girls, and even the thousands of cats. Take a tour along the banks of the Seine, or through the galleries of the Louvre, or to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Elegant, vivid pictures of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, This is Paris!

This Is . . . This Is Paris, (Hardcover) Author: Rizzoli Universe ISBN: 9780789310637 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 2004-04-24 Page Count: 60

5. School Bus, (Paperback)

Climb aboard Donald Crews's school bus. It will pick you up, take you to school, and bring you home again.

School Bus, (Paperback) Author: Greenwillow Books ISBN: 9780688122676 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1993-08-26 Page Count: 32

6. Angel O'Leary Angel Spreads Her Wings, (Paperback)

With the excitement of her mother getting married and having a baby, Angel is ready for a nice long summer at home in Elm City, Wisconsin. But another change is brewing for poor Angel. Her stepfather is taking the family to Greece to meet their new grandparents. Angel will have to get on a plane and fly over the ocean to a foreign land - will she have to use one of those airsick bags on the plane? Will there be anything to eat in Greece besides those little fish with their heads on? How will she understand her grandparents? And, most important, will Angel ever make it back home or will her stepfather want the family to stay in Greece forever? Back by popular demand, here is another fast-paced, hilarious adventure for that much-loved character, Angel. Change isn't always easy, but even worrywart Angel just may spread her wings a little as she learns that home is where the heart is.

Angel O'Leary Angel Spreads Her Wings, (Paperback) Author: Clarion Books ISBN: 9780618216178 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2002-04-29 Page Count: 160

7. On the Go : A Mini AniMotion Book (Hardcover)

This mini AniMotionÂ(R) book is one wild ride for toddlers who can't sit still. Written by Leslie Jonath and illustrated by Joshua Nash, On the Go features New York Times best-selling AniMotion(tm) technology, along with a handy, mini-book format. Little ones' minds will be on the move learning about all of the fun ways to travel and explore. From roller coasters and race cars to hot air balloons, pogo sticks, and snowboards, the special AniMotion(tm) windows on each spread add real-time movement to the story's rhyming text. On the Go helps to demystify the unknowns involved in travel, such as a big family vacation or a child's first flight, while encouraging the child to explore and discover the world.

This mini AniMotion® book is one wild ride for toddlers who can’t sit still. Written by Leslie Jonath and illustrated by Joshua Nash, On the Go features New York Times best-selling AniMotion(tm) technology, along with a handy, mini-book format. Little ones' minds will be on the move learning about all of the fun ways to travel and explore. From roller coasters and race cars to hot air balloons, pogo sticks, and snowboards, the special AniMotion(tm) windows on each spread add real-time movement to the story's rhyming text. On the Go helps to demystify the unknowns involved in travel, such as a big family vacation or a child's first flight, while encouraging the child to explore and discover the world.

8. Pre-Owned The Totally Out There Guide to Glacier National Park (Paperback 9780878425662) by Donna Love

9780878425662. Pre-Owned: Good condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 88. Trade paperback (US). Sewn binding. 88 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Maps. Intended for a juvenile audience. Glacier National Park remains a unique ecosystem, one of the most unspoiled in the world, full of wonders to discover. Triple Divide Peak is the only place in the United States where water flows to three oceanswest to the Pacific Ocean, east to the Atlantic, and north to the Arctic. The Big Drift, the snowdrift that forms on Logan Pass each winter, can grow to over eighty feet high and takes road crews months to clear each spring. Join acclaimed author Donna Love as she examines the park's twenty-five remaining active glaciers, explains the formation of the park's towering mountains, vibrant valleys, and pristine lakes, and looks at living things from beargrass to grizzly bears. You'll learn about the park's human history as well, from the arrival of the first ancient peoples to the establishment of the park in 1910 to plans for the twenty-first century and beyond. Whether you're taking a real trip or an imaginary adventure, you'll definitely enjoy the journey!

Glacier National Park remains a unique ecosystem, one of the most unspoiled in the world, full of wonders to discover. Triple Divide Peak is the only place in the United States where water flows to three oceanswest to the Pacific Ocean, east to the Atlant

9. Trains (Paperback)

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. Choo, choo! Race down the tracks with this colorful book all about trains. In this fun nonfiction picture book, Gail Gibbons introduces the youngest readers to all kinds of trains. Featuring powerful locomotives, huge tanker cars, and boxcars full of cargo-- and many other types of trains-- this is a kid-friendly way to learn the ins and outs of trains, their parts, and why we ride them. For even young readers, don't miss the board book edition!

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. Choo, choo! Race down the tracks with this colorful book all about trains. In this fun nonfiction picture book, Gail Gibbons introduces the youngest readers to all kinds of trains. Featuring powerful locomotives, huge tanker cars, and boxcars full of cargo-- and many other types of trains-- this is a kid-friendly way to learn the ins and outs of trains, their parts, and why we ride them. For even young readers, don't miss the board book edition!