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SRC 2024: Read a Travel Book (Little Kids and Kids)

Challenge yourself this summer by reading a travel book!

Tacoma Public Library

34 items

  • Are We There Yet?

    How Humans Find Their Way

    Birmingham, Maria,
    Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines how humans have navigated the world over time.
    BookVictoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2023. — J 910.9 BIRMINGHA 2023
  • Spend a day at the airport alongside pilots, flight attendants, and baggage handlers in this charming nonfiction story.
    BookNew York, NY : Neon Squid, [2023] — J 387.736 WALTON 2023
  • Maps, photographs, illustrations, and text present information about the regions and states of the United States.
    BookWashington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2023] — J 912.73 BEGINNERS 2023
  • What is it like to live in or visit Japan? What makes Japan's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of the Japanese people
    BookNorth Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2023] — J 952 K5601Y 2023
  • Presents a guide to the different sections of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, including the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Typhoon Lagoon.
    BookLos Angeles : Disney Editions, 2023. — J 917.5924 BIRNBAUM DISNEY_WO 2023
  • A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
    BookNew York : First Second, 2023. — JG 305.235 SANTAT 2023
  • The culture of Mexico is colorful and complex, and readers are given a comprehensive look at its most unique elements in this guide to life in America's neighbor to the south. Chapters focused on geography, history, politics, and the…
    BookNew York : Cavendish Square, 2023. — J 972 R2734M 2022
  • Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of every US national park--from Acadia to Yosemite. See what makes each park so spectacular--explore natural wonders, discover amazing wildlife, and experience cultural treasures in this guide full of facts…
    BookNew York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023. — J 917.304 EYEWITNES 2023
  • This adventure-filled, RV-shaped board book follows Spot and his family as they go on a road trip to the beach, passing houses, buses and forests along the way.
    BookNew York : Frederick Warne, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, 2023. — BB
  • You Are Here

    Connecting Flights

    In a crowded Chicago airport, an incident at TSA impacts twelve young Asian Americans, all strangers to one another before this day. As events cause their journeys to intertwine, they discover the challenges of friendship, the perils of…
    BookNew York : Allida, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2023] — JF YOU
  • Paris, the City of Lights, is waiting for you! But wait a minute...do you know how the incredible French capital got this nickname? Or did you know that in some areas goats are used instead of lawnmowers to trim the grass? Or that a…
    BookMilan, Italy : White Star Kids, [2022] — J 914.4361 CELLI 2022
  • London and its magic are waiting for you! But wait a minute...do you know why the incredible British capital is magical? Because it's the city of Harry Potter, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins? Sure, but there are many other reasons! Find out…
    BookMilan, Italy : White Star Kids, [2022] — J 914.21 CELLI 2022
  • Going Places

    Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book

    Bolden, Tonya,
    Victor Hugo Green and His Glorious Book.
    BookNew York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — CJ 305.896073 G827B 2022
  • On this airplane...Someone travels solo, two travel as one, three return and four set out. In this simple and moving book, a young family takes a plane to their new home. While onboard, they encounter all the people you meet on a plane: a…
    BookToronto, [Ont.] : Tundra Books, [2022] — CJ HEUER-L
  • In this new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series, the Vanderbeekers depart Harlem to celebrate their dad's birthday. But their surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger kids try to keep their family from ever facing…
    BookNew York : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] — JF GLASE-K
  • Flick Hudson accidentally visits Strangeworld Travel Agency where she can travel to other worlds through magical suitcases.
    BookNew York : Aladdin, 2021. — JF LAPIN-L
  • Otto and Pip are off on an adventure to somewhere, but to Pip's surprise they end up nowhere.
    BookNew York : Simon Spotlight, 2021. — E MILGR-D
  • An illustrated tour of nineteen of the world's most curious and mysterious locations, including Area 51, the Vatican's secret archives, and Bouvet Island.
    BookNew York : Magic Cat Publishing, 2021. — J 910.2 M2894A 2021
  • Based on a real-life trip, Liberty and her friend Abdullah visit significant places from the civil rights movement, inspiring them to come together with others to create a better world
    BookLouisville, Kentucky : Flyaway Books, [2021] — CJ WATER-M
  • From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber, this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly…
    BookLondon, UK : Wide Eyed editions, and imprint of The Quarto Group, 2020. — J 917.304 SI114F 2020