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Drone volume 2
Language
English
Description
In the near future, the U.S. transforms warfare by testing lethal remote-controlled robotic drones on the front lines. To the world's superpowers, the technology is something to be coveted and stolen. To a group of state-side fun-loving hackers, it is the ultimate video game. As featured in FCBD 2009.
Author
Series
Drone volume 1
Language
English
Description
In the near future, the U.S. transforms warfare by testing lethal remote-controlled robotic drones on the front lines. To the world's superpowers, the technology is something to be coveted and stolen. To a group of state-side fun-loving hackers, it is the ultimate video game. As featured in FCBD 2009. Double issue!
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Series
Drone volume 4
Language
English
Description
Chinese assassins are closing in on the American hackers, so their across-the-globe rescue of Cat and the hostages goes mobile. Meanwhile, the rebels attack with a drone army of their own.
Author
Series
Drone volume 3
Language
English
Description
Rebel soldiers and a Chinese operative have captured a platoon of U.S. Military drones, but only escaped technician Cat Dixon has the override codes. Fortunately, injured Cat has an ally in a protector drone controlled by hackers across the globe.
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Series
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English
Description
Jill the Reckless - P. G. Wodehouse - Jill The Reckless is a novel by P. G. Wodehouse.The heroine here, Jill Mariner, is a sweet-natured and wealthy young woman who, at the opening, is engaged to an MP, the baronet Sir Derek Underhill. We follow her through financial disaster, an adventure with a parrot, a policeman and the colourful proletariat, a broken engagement, an awkward stay with some grasping relatives, employment as a chorus girl, and the...
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Series
Drone Vol. 2 Fatal Error volume 3
Language
English
Description
David Weaver is taken hostage by enemy drones! But as his captors interrogate him, his friends attempt to rescue him using an unconventional source of help.
Author
Series
Drone Vol. 2 Fatal Error volume 4
Language
English
Description
As David Weaver is about to be executed, he finds help from an unexpected source. But if his rescuers don't beat the enemy drones in the world's deadliest video game, there's no second life for David.
Author
Series
Drone Vol. 2 Fatal Error volume 1
Language
English
Description
After being drafted into the military's drone program, David Weaver discovers that it isn't quite the video game he thought it was. But when the drones are called to investigate a sunken submarine, he finds himself on the front lines of a conflict that could start WWIII.
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Series
Drone Vol. 2 Fatal Error volume 2
Language
English
Description
The drone operators find themselves ambushed at sea by an unexpected foe enemy drones! With nowhere to run and only one surviving robot to defend them, rookie David Weaver is their only hope of survival. No pressure!
Author
Series
Drone volume 1
Language
English
Description
In the near future, the U.S. transforms warfare by testing lethal remote-controlled robotic drones on the front lines. To the world's superpowers, the technology is something to be coveted and stolen. To a group of state-side fun-loving hackers, it is the ultimate video game. As featured in FCBD 2009. Double issue!
Author
Series
Publisher
Project Gutenberg
Language
English
Description
"The Little Warrior" was the US title of the British publication "Jill, The Reckless" by P. G. Wodehose. The heroine here, Jill Mariner, is a young woman from the lower end of the upper class. We follow her through financial disaster, a broken engagement, an awkward stay with some grasping relatives, employment as a chorus girl, and of course, the finding of true love. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Readers will learn the interesting facts and figures about commercial drones, including how this technology works and how its used. Science, engineering, and technology topics support elementary STEM concepts. With concepts reinforced by simple diagrams, detailed photographs, and fact boxes, readers get a comprehensive lesson in commercial drones. --Amazon.com
Author
Series
Dragons vs. drones volume 1
Publisher
Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
Physical Desc
283 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A young computer genius is chased by sleek, high-tech drones into a land populated by Godzilla-size dragons, setting off a war that only he can stop"--
14) Military drones
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
When most people think of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they likely think of the military. Militaries have been using drones since the 1990s, and new developments in drone technology are being discovered every day. Readers get a crash course in military drones through this text, which explains the science and technology behind one of todays most polarizing topics. Readers gain an understanding of how drones work and how militaries...
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English
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Farm fields can span hundreds of acres. With so much area to cover, checking crops and livestock can be difficult. But with an agricultural drone, this job becomes much simpler. Young readers will discover how drones help farmers maximize efficiencies and bring abundant harvests.
Author
Series
Dragons vs. drones volume 2
Publisher
Razorbill
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
245 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Marcus and Dree's efforts to organize a quest to find the storied, magical Egg are challenged by the reluctance of Dracone's rebels and dragons and the advancing war against Francis' army of drones.
17) Military Drones
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Series
Language
English
Description
Military drones have been part of wars for more than 100 years. Today's military unmanned aerial vehicles are packed with sensors, high-quality cameras, and even weapons. With each UAV flight, military members are kept safe away from war zones. Young readers will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they've completed.
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Series
Language
English
Description
Helicopters and airplanes aren't the only aircraft launching to the skies anymore. Thousands of recreational drones are launched every day. Whether owners make their own drones or buy them, recreational drone use shows no signs of slowing down. Young readers will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.
19) Drones for Fun
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Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Not long ago, drones were considered futuristic, and few people had an opportunity to play with one. Most were reserved for professional purposes, but that's all changed! Today, anyone can buy and fly a drone right in their own backyard. Drones come in all shapes and sizes. Some drones cost hundreds of dollars, but others are much more affordable for the casual drone hobbyist. Readers will learn how drones fly and all the ways the average person
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Series
Language
English
Description
With drone use soaring, remotely piloted aircraft have captured people's imaginations. Militaries, businesses, and hobbyists are continually finding new ways to use UAVs and develop their technology. Drones in some countries now deliver food and packages. Young readers will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.
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