Drones are a Modern Engineering Marvel! In this engaging title, readers will explore the history of drones from hot air balloons to radio-controlled aircraft to today's unmanned aerial vehicles. Reginald Denny and his development of radio-controlled planes for the US military is featured, and a colorful infographic shows the parts of a drone. Readers will learn how different types of drones work and see the future of drones from weather monitoring to delivering packages! A timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement historical and color photos. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1532110898
ISBN13:9781532110894
Release Date:September 2017
Publisher:Checkerboard Library
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 7.8" x 7.9"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
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