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Green Ways of Getting Around: Careers in Transportation

From the Series Green-Collar Careers
  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

Green Ways of Getting Around moves readers toward careers in "green" transportation, including travel by air, sea, and land, and even in more "extreme" environments, such as outer space and under water. This book explores mass transit and automotive transportation, highlighting fuel-powered vehicles, such as buses, planes, and boats, which carry with them their own pros and cons as being fuel-efficient and ecologically sound. Also included: using "pedal power," pedestrian-friendly venues, concepts that promote walkability and sustainable mass transit, and powering transportation with alternative energy sources.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 7
Age Range 10 - 14
Dewey 388.02
Lexile 1080L
ATOS Reading Level 7.9
Guided Reading Level X
Subjects
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2012
Number of Pages 64
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF011000, JNF037020, JNF057000
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Green Ways of Getting Around: Careers in Transportation - Children's Literature

One of eight in the “Green-Collar Careers” series, this title focuses on careers in the transportation industry. The five chapters utilize a magazine-like layout with multiple color photos and illustrations that will appeal to upper elementary and middle school students. The five chapters include up to date information on transportation, in general and land travel, water travel, air travel and urban planning relating to transportation, in particular. The focus is on sustainable developments in all areas using well-researched information.

Author: Diane Dakers