| Truck Driver Contributor(s): Thomas, William David (Author) |
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ISBN: 143390005X ISBN-13: 9781433900051 Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing OUR PRICE: $27.24 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: If you bought something at a store recently, chances are a truck driver delivered it. From small vehicles to big rigs, trucker drivers hit the highways to move furniture, transport cars, and keep Americas shelves stocked. But a job behind the wheel has its challenges. Truck drivers face traffic jams, mechanical breakdowns, and tough weather conditions. If you enjoy spending time on the road and dont mind being alone, a career as a truck driver may be for you. Get an inside look at how you can steer your career in the right direction! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Careers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Cars & Trucks |
| Dewey: 388.324 |
| LCCN: 2008028593 |
| Lexile Measure: 780 |
| Series: Cool Careers (Cherry Lake) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6.5" W x 9.1" (0.45 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 128911 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - High-interest topic to motivate reluctant readers and spark interest in career exploration - Career Fact File on job outlook, education and training, and salaries - On-the-job profiles and interviews provide an up-close look at the career - Content written at a level accessible to struggling readers - Reviewed by a reading specialist, Susan Nations, M. Ed. - Engaging sidebars support text - Glossary, sources of further information, index |