Drones
By: Katie Marsico
Series: A true book; True book
Publisher: Children's Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780531224809
Subjects: Drone aircraft; Juvenile literature; History
Description: Originally developed in the early 20th century for military purposes, unmanned aircraft, or drones, have come to be used for a variety of purposes. Readers will find out how drones work and what it takes to pilot them. They will also learn why the use of drones has become a controversial issue, how unmanned aircraft have been improved over time, and what today's engineering innovators are planning for the future of drone technology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

345 Childrens Plus, Inc.

990 Lexile.
Table of contents: title: A unique flying force; title: Unpiloted aircraft: past and present; title: From massive toys to miniature tools; title: The big truth!; title: The debate about drones; title: Flying into the future.