automobile mechanics

Simple text and illustrations introduce the daily work of an automobile mechanic.

Presents an introduction to the role an auto mechanic plays in a community, in simple text with illustrations, describing what kind of work they do and how to become one.

Explains what auto mechanics do; describes their uniforms, tools, and places of work; and indicates the training and education needed for their job.

Emily Curtis, a would-be auto mechanic, is forced to live with her dad's wealthy sister after her mom dies. However, her aunt tries to make her into a perfectly feminine replica of her own daughter and Emily struggles between that attempted makeover and being true to herself. Because she hasn't been able to pray since her mother died, Emily feels alone and misunderstood in this strange new world.

Theresa, an auto mechanic, tells about some of the work she does in the course of an average day. Includes photographs and a word list.

Explains what an auto mechanic does, discusses important qualities such as manual dexterity and an ability to work with computers and math, and examines the special education and training required for such a career.

Diagrams, cutaways, computer graphics, and text offer an illustrated examination of how cars work.

Introduces the career of the automotive master mechanic by providing information about educational requirements, duties, work place, salary, employment outlook, and possible future postions.

Describes the skills necessary to pursue a career as an auto service technician, and examines the type of work they do.

Provides information about a career as an auto mechanic, discussing the skills needed, educational requirements, training programs, and other topics.