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. Glossary of key words Index Infographics Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Modern Engineering Marvels is sure to appeal to readers with a fascination for gadgets and gizmos! Each book focuses on a feat of engineering, exploring how the technology developed, the problem it aimed to solve, the companies and engineers involved, challenges faced during the development, and the technology's potential future. Striking visuals and informative infographics make the content accessible to struggling readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
