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curiosity and build
real-world confidence.
Richard Wade writes colorful learning adventures for young readers and practical, experience-driven guides for tomorrow’s transportation professionals.
13published titles3focused collections
YOUNG READERS ✦ CAREER READINESS ✦ PRACTICAL LEARNING ✦ TRANSIT PROFESSIONALS ✦ CURIOUS MINDS ✦
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Young Readers
4 books
Future Explorers
Future Explorers: The Solar System
A Colorful Space Mission for Curious Kids Ages 6–10
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Future Explorers
Future Explorers: Buses, Trains & Transit
A Colorful Transit Guide for Curious Kids Ages 6–10
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Future Explorers
Future Explorers: Money & Banking
A Colorful Guide to Saving, Spending, Sharing, and Smart Money Choices for Kids Ages 6–10
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7 books
Transit Operator Career Guides
Bus Operator Career Guide: 2nd Edition
How to Get Hired, Train Successfully, and Build a Strong Career in City Transit
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Transit Operator Career Guides
Transit Operator Career Guide
How to Get Hired, Pass the Interview Panel, and Start Strong as a New Bus Operator
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Transit Operator Career Guides
School Bus Operator Career Guide: 2nd Edition
How to Get Hired, Train Successfully, and Operate Safely in Student Transportation
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Transit Operator Career Guides
Paratransit Operator Career Guide: 2nd Edition
A Beginner-Friendly Handbook to Getting Hired, Training Successfully, and Serving Riders Safely
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Transit Operator Career Guides
Interstate Motorcoach Operator Career Guide
A Beginner-Friendly Handbook to Getting Hired, Training Successfully, and Operating Safely in Scheduled and Private Coach Service
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Transit Operator Career Guides
Paratransit Operator Career Guide
A Beginner-Friendly Handbook to Getting Hired, Training Successfully, and Serving Riders Safely
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Transit Operator Career Guides
School Bus Operator Career Guide
How to Get Hired, Train Successfully, and Operate Safely in Student Transportation
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2 books
Transit Operator Career Guides
CDL Passenger & Air Brakes Study Guide: 2nd Edition
The Bus & Motorcoach Edition · Practice Tests, Pre-Trip Inspection Scripts & ELDT Basics
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Transit Operator Career Guides
CDL Passenger & Air Brakes Study Guide 2025–2026
The Bus & Motorcoach Edition · Practice Tests, Pre-Trip Inspection Scripts & ELDT Basics
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Meet the author
Writing with purpose.
Teaching through story.
Richard Wade is an author, public-service professional, and founder of NextStop Training & Consulting LLC. His books help readers of all ages understand real-world topics through clear, practical, and engaging explanations.
His experience spans transportation, operations leadership, financial services, technology, customer service, and community education—including work as a bus operator, train operator, rail supervisor, and assistant manager of rail operations.
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