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Books in Drones series

  • Agricultural Drones

    Simon Rose

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
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  • Military Drones

    Matt Chandler

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today’s military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras, and even weapons. With each UAV flight, military members are kept safe away from war zones. Young readers will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they’ve completed.
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  • Recreational Drones

    Matt Chandler

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Helicopters and airplanes aren’t the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.
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  • Agricultural Drones

    Simon Rose

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
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  • Military Drones

    Matt Chandler

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today’s military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras, and even weapons. With each UAV flight, military members are kept safe away from war zones. Young readers will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they’ve completed.
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  • Experimental Drones

    Amie Jane Leavitt

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people’s imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.
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  • Recreational Drones

    Matt Chandler

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    Helicopters and airplanes aren’t the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.
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  • Experimental Drones

    Amie Jane Leavitt

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people’s imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.
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  • Space Drones

    Martha London

    Library Binding (Kids Core, Dec. 15, 2020)
    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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
  • Personal Drones

    Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

    Library Binding (Kids Core, Dec. 15, 2020)
    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 clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
  • Drones

    Matt Chandler, Amie Jane Leavitt, Simon Rose

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2017)
    What’s that in the sky? Is it a big bird? No, it’s a drone! Since the 1990s drone development and use worldwide has skyrocketed. The MQ-9 Reaper and other military drones spy on and attack enemy targets. Hobbyists build recreational drones, and farmers use drones to check their crops. Young readers will learn how unmanned aerial vehicles work, the laws governing them, and why these robots continue to fascinate us.
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  • Military Drones

    Cecilia Pinto McCarthy

    Paperback (Kids Core, Jan. 1, 2021)
    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 Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.