trucking

This book explores the world of freight trucks and what they're used for, from transporting bulk foods to liquids and lumber. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

"Learn . . . facts about semi trucks"--Provided by publisher.

Did you know that semi trucks are the biggest trucks on the road? Most of the things people buy are delivered to stores by semi trucks. Find out more about these mighty machines in this title.

Finn Murphy chronicles his more than thirty years on the road as a long-haul truck driver, clocking more than a million miles packing, loading, and unloading people's belongings all over America.

Simple text and full color photographs introduce young readers to big rigs.

Provides an introduction to ice roads, explaining what they are and why they are important.

"Give readers an inside look at the dangerous job of ice road truckers. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, a selected bibliography, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to working as a truck driver, discussing what truck drivers do, training, average salaries, and more.

Explores the tasks that a professional and commercial truck driving career entails and offers advice on how to pursue a career in trucking.

Describes the opportunities, requirements, aptitudes, and regulations involved in seeking a job in the trucking industry.