Agricultural Drones

by Simon Rose

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515737759
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Drones
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	910L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Solving a Mystery 4

Chapter 2 Eyes in the Sky 8

Chapter 3 Drone Parts and Features 14

Chapter 4 Flying into the Future 24

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

a timely topic since drone use has increased signicantly worldwide in recent years; topic has appeal for struggling and reluctant readers; drone technology discussed relates to STEM

Editorial Reviews

Accompanied by color photographs, each book describes several types of drones, discussing their form, function, and mechanical systems. Multiple sidebars provide additional information without cluttering the layout.

Nonfiction Notes from the Horn Book