Your future as an auto mechanic / Rachel Given-Wilson and Tamra B. Orr.
"Find out how to prepare for a job as an auto mechanic, and which different types of vehicles you can work on"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781508187714
- Physical Description: 80 pages 24 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc., 2020.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | What does it take to be an auto mechanic? -- Service and diagnostic technicians -- Specialized mechanics : air conditioning, brakes, transmission, and front-end -- Technicians -- Auto body repair technicians -- Working with heavy trucks, motorcycles, and more -- Hybrids, EVs, and self-driving cars : adapting to a changing industry. |
Target Audience Note: | Grades 7-12. |
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Subject: | Automobiles > Maintenance and repair > Vocational guidance > Juvenile literature. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Rolla Public Library | JNF 629.2872 GIV (Text) | 38256101874950 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary
Your Future As an Auto Mechanic
Americans rely on auto mechanics to repair and maintain the vehicles they drive every day. The work of an auto mechanic has changed over the years: what was once seen as a "dirty job" is now often done on laptops in an office. Featuring profiles of real-life auto mechanics, this accessible guidebook provides readers with comprehensive information about training and apprenticeships as well as an overview of areas of specialization within the auto industry. Readers will also learn about the affect of advancements in auto technology and the future of mechanics in the era of self-driving cars.