People--transportation--jobs


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Jobs in Transportation


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Whether on the ground, in the air, or across the water, transportation workers make it possible for people and goods to travel efficiently. Bus drivers, airline pilots, locomotive engineers, and ship captains help people get from place to place. They deliver supplies to places in need. Other workers help guide vehicles and prevent accidents. Jobs in Transportation explores a wide variety of careers in the field, covering the education and skills needed for each job. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.







Careers for People on the Move & Other Road Warriors


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Looks at job opportunities, training requirements, and salary statistics for such careers as trucking, bus driving, tax and limousine driving, and delivery services.










Real People Working in Transportation


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Gives an insider's view of the diverse careers available in public transportation and mass transit, trucking, aviation, travel, and shipping.




Working in Public Transportation


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In urban areas all over the world, people are on the move. Buses, trains, ferries, subways, elevated trains, and electric-powered streetcars, trams, and trolleys get people from work to school, from school to work, and back home again. They can also offer a rewarding career opportunity. This fundamental guide to careers in public transportation gives readers an overview of daily job responsibilities, educational and professional requirements to get a foot in the door, and all the tips to landing a rewarding, long-lasting career in a field of people on the move.