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Drones

Military Machines

Library Bound Book List: $29.27 / S&L: $21.95
Interactive eBook List: $33.25 / S&L: $24.95
eBook List: $29.27 / S&L: $21.95

Reading Level: 3-4

Interest Level: 3-6

Product type: Library Bound Book
ISBN: 978-1-4339-8457-0
Author: Ryan Nagelhout
Copyright: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 32
Trim: 7.75" x 10"
Dewey: 623.74
ATOS: 6.4
ARPoints: 0.5
Subject: High Interest
Binding: Library
BISAC: JNF012000, JNF051010
For Further Information Section • Detailed Table of Contents • Age Appropriate and Achievable Content • Sidebars • Social Studies Content • Glossary • Index
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 thousands of drones ready for surveillance and attack. From tiny UGVs to the huge SolarEagle UAV developed in part by Boeing, readers are introduced to the fascinating science and history of drones in the military. Vivid photographs and engaging sidebars add to the detailed information and important ethical questions surrounding drone research. Young engineers and future spies alike will keep turning the pages, captivated by the secrecy and intrigue of these military machines.
Accelerated Reader Level Points
3-4 6.4