Drones

Author: Katie Marsico Series: A True Book: Engineering Wonders

"Learn all about unmanned aircrafts, 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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"Learn all about unmanned aircrafts, 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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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 (Grades 3-5) 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.

About the Author

Katie Marsico graduated from Northwestern University and worked as an editor in reference publishing before she began writing in 2006. Since that time, she has published more than 200 titles for children and young adults.