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Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"With stealth flight and precision, drones belong in battle. Fly under the radar and learn all about the military's favorite high-tech weapon: unmanned drones. Little Pebble books have an ATOS level of 1.0 or below. Download the Capstone 4D app to access a variety of bonus content."--Provided by publisher.
42) Drones
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work, and play." -- Back...
43) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
Did you know that the United States military has about 11,000 drones in service? Drones are also being developed by businesses to deliver goods to customers. Learn more about this adaptable technology in Drones, part of the 21st Century Technology series. This series takes young learners through the science behind some of the worlds most exciting technological innovations.
44) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book introduces readers to the developing technology of drones, including a look at the technology's future. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. --Amazon.
45) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Tackles the history of drone technology and where future development will take these exciting aircraft.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
"The makerspace movement is as nascent and revolutionary as the technology behind unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and this volume introduces readers to both fascinating worlds. UAVs are no longer science fiction. Though their surveillance capabilities are controversial, they're also being used for more practical purposes. This volume teaches young people how members of the maker movement are producing their own UAVs for productive purposes. Readers...
48) Drone detective
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Bridge and her friends, Eric and Emma, get a chance to use a research drone for a project at school. When Eric and Emma start acting weird around her, Bridget decides to use the drone for a different reason, and the secret she discovers isn't what she was expecting.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"Join Cogz the Robot Dog and discover all about planes and other flying machines! Cogz, and his mice sidekicks, Nutty and Bolt, are up in the sky, looking different flying machines. But how do they work? Discover all about forces, learn about wings, find out about the fastest planes in the world, and much more!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
"UAVs-unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft; the labels vary-are a disruptive technology on par with computers and smartphones. Present since soon after the dawn of manned aviation, they have become controversial only in recent times. In the United States, the mainstream media has painted them with a broad brush as "drones" with a warlike past, and civil liberties organizations warn of their impact on individual privacy rights. But...
52) Drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
"The Wright brothers' first flight at the start of the 20th century marked a new phase in human history. Since then, the number of aircraft in the sky has grown. More than 4,000 airplanes are in the air right now. While the majority of these planes have pilots and carry passengers, some do not. Simply put, drones are unmanned planes and ships, guided either by remote control or onboard computers. The most common type of drone is an unmanned aerial...
Author
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Movies and TV shows have been predicting the rise of robot intelligence for years. In 2012, the US government finally revealed that the day is here. Militaries around the world have been experimenting with drones since World War I. Today, US forces have ...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 3
Description
Ten million Americans live in hurricane danger zones, but how do we know if or when to evacuate? We must predict both when a storm will strike and how strong it will be. A daring NASA earth science mission may have finally found a way to crack this hurricane code. Dr. Scott Braun is the principal investigator for the Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel mission (HS3), which flies repurposed military drone over hurricanes so that scientists can gather...
56) Military drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
The US military must protect the country's coastlines, land, and seas. Drones help the military carry out this important mission. Military Drones explains how these drones work and how they can support different branches of the military. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to...
57) Space drones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Scientists need special tools and devices to explore space. Drones help them learn more about asteroids as well as other planets and moons. Space Drones explains how these drones work and the role they may play in space exploration now and in the future. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
The fast and easy way to pick out, set up, and learn to fly your drone Ready to soar into the world of unmanned aircraft? Drones For Dummies introduces you to the fascinating world of UAVs. Written in plain English and brimming with friendly instruction, Drones For Dummies provides you with the information you need to find and purchase the right drone for your needs, examples of ways to use a drone, and even drone etiquette and the laws and regulations...
60) Drone
Author
Series
Troy Pearce novels volume 1
Pub. Date
[2013]
Description
Secretly dispatched by the new U.S. president to take out a drug cartel responsible for her daughter's death, private security head and former CIA operative Troy Pearce and his team risk an all-out war with America's most dangerous enemies to exact justice.