bus drivers

Young bus driver Andre Bolden witnesses a murder on his route and finds himself torn between keeping the code of silence enforced on the streets of Jersey City or telling what he knows to the police.

Follows a day in the life of Paul, a school bus driver, pointing out the care he exercises in everything from checking the bus in the morning to waiting for the children to cross the street before proceeding.

Explains the dress, tools, training, and work of school bus drivers as well as special features of their buses.

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place.

Describes the work done by a bus driver as he picks up his bus, checks it out, and follows his morning route.

Needing to brush his teeth, a bus driver asks the reader to make sure that the pigeon goes to bed on time--but the bird has many excuses about why it should stay awake.

Explains the dress, tools, training, and work of school bus drivers as well as special features of their buses.

Simple text and color photos show how bus drivers, including drivers of school buses, public transit, and other buses, do their jobs. Presented in English and Spanish.

The basics of work ("At work, people use their skills to complete tasks and earn money") open a straightforward introduction. Chapters such as "Driver's Seat," and "Driving Work" describe how important a bus driver's job is to children's safety, and a typical day's work, qualifications, and training. Also discusses vehicle safety features, rider responsibilities, and the history of school buses. Illustrations depict various kinds of buses, including a vintage one.

Mrs. Kormel is a weird school bus driver who gets A.J. and his friends so lost that they may never get to school.