McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: Drones are becoming ever more popular among consumers. Some people race their drones, while others use drones to take photos and videos of landscapes. People can bring these portable drones with them when they travel. Personal Drones explains how these drones work and how people can enjoy using them in many activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J629 DRONESBillings, Tanner
Summary: "The development of drones changed warfare forever. How do these machines work? What are they used for? How are they built? Readers discover the answers to these and many more questions about drones as they explore detailed main text and enlightening sidebars. In addition, full-color photographs and graphic organizers give readers an inside look at this topic. Readers are also provided with...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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Summary: Discusses the parts inside drones and how they work together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J623.746 RINNewman, Lauren
Summary: "Learn all about drones, from how they were first created to how they are being used today."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 629.133 NEWBethea, Nikole Brooks
Summary: Join super scientist Max Axiom as he explores the technology behind and everyday use of drones in our world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, capstone imprint 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 BETHamilton, John
Summary: Introduces information about unmanned aerial vehicles, including the uses, models, and history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2012
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Summary: Take an in-depth look at the history and cultural impact of robots through the years in this educational and interactive guide! Robots are everywhere-building cars, driving cars, performing surgery, helping soldiers and fire fighters, even vacuuming! From high up in space to the bottom of the ocean, robots are an instrumental part of how humans are learning about the world. This encyclopedic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Insight Kids 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.892 MALWinston, Sherri
Summary: "Wednesday's brother's drone went missing in their own backyard. And that can mean only one thing--the thief is one of their friends! Can the neighborhood's newest service dog help Wednesday sniff out the bandit? Or will the case of the missing drone be a doggone disaster?"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE WINFaust, Daniel R.
Summary: The entertainment industry has often pioneered developments in technology. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are the latest technology the entertainment industry is tackling. This high-interest title covers the basics of entertainment drones, teaching readers the science, technology, and engineering that goes into producing them. Readers learn how entertainment drones are used,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629 FAUMarsico, Katie
Summary: "Learn all about unmanned aircraft, or drones, including how they were invented and improved over time, what they are used for today, and why they have sometimes caused controversy"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 623 MARMcCarthy, Cecilia Pinto
Summary: 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, a division of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J620 DRONESDahl, Michael
Summary: When Zak, a human teenager from Earth Base Zeta, and his teenage Furling friend, Erro, stowed away on a military spacecraft they thought they were going to see a space battle--instead they ended up on the prison planet, Alcatraz, and now they are being pursued by the prison's killer drones through a jungle which may be just as deadly as any drone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE DAHLondon, Martha
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: 629 DRONESCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.435 LONMarloh, Ivo
Summary: Photography drones, quadcopters or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are currently changing film and photography forever, and amateurs and professionals alike are scrambling to get to grips with this new and fast-evolving technology. This book gives you an in-depth look into what can (a lot) and can't (very little) be done with the new generation of photography drones, which drone fits your needs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aurum Press Ltd 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 777 MARFaust, Daniel R.
Summary: When most people think of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they likely think of the military. Militaries have been using drones since the 1990s, and new developments in drone technology are being discovered every day. Readers get a crash course in military drones through this text, which explains the science and technology behind one of todays most polarizing topics....
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 355 FAULinde, Barbara M.
Summary: "How are drones used in racing and other sports? Who builds and operates racing drones? Readers will learn about drones and discover why many people enjoy using drones in racing and sports. They'll also find out how the use of drones at sporting events is changing the way viewers watch televised sports. Readers will learn about the rules and safety protocols involved with operating racing and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 797.5 LINMaden, Mike
Summary: "When China stakes a dubious claim in the hotly disputed waters of the East China Sea, the prime minister of Japan threatens to dispatch the country's naval assets and tear up its antiwar constitution unless the Americans forcefully intervene. The war-weary Americans are reluctant to confront the powerful Chinese navy directly, but if the Japanese provoke a military conflict with their historic...
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2015
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC MADHustad, Douglas
Summary: "What are drones? Explore the science behind drone technology in this high-interest book that aligns with the STEM initiative and also supports Common Core English Language Arts standards--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J623.74 HUSPotter, William
Summary: This book is the guide to everything drones: their history, a drone's main parts, learning how to control one, and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 629.133 POTSummary: The U.S. drone program has killed terrorists and weakened Al Qaeda. But critics of the drone program argue that the short-term gains do not outweigh the long-term consequences-among them, radicalization of countless numbers outraged over civilian deaths. Is the U.S. drone program helping in the fight against terrorism, or hurting it?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2013
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Cherrix, Amy E.
Summary: Describes the ways in which technology is being used to study hurricanes in order to predict both the timing and strength of these storms, focusing on NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel mission (HS3) mission that uses drone technology.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2017
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Summary: This fun guide shows, step-by-step, how to construct powerful drones from inexpensive parts, add personalized features, and become a full-fledged pilot. DIY Drones for the Evil Genius: Design, Build, and Customize Your Own Drones not only covers safety, mechanics, drone design, and assembly, but also teaches the basics of Aerospace Engineering. You will discover how to add video transmitters,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: McGraw-Hill Education 2017