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1) The shut-in
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Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
I know you're watching me. Confined to a studio apartment, Tricia Celano watches the outside world through a flying drone. But when her high-tech toy records a vicious murder, she's determined to track down the killer - a killer who knows she's being watched.
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English
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Jina Modell definitely doesn't feel like a "Babe," especially when she's working with the gruff, no-nonsense Levi Butcher, team leader for the GO-Team. When the base where she's stationed is attacked, Jina manages to escape. Levi would never willingly leave a soldier behind, especially a brave woman whose sweet voice haunts his every thought. Once he discovers Jina is alive, the tenacious warrior will walk into fire to save this intriguing woman who...
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Series
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"In Washington, the Kill Committee gathers in the White House's Situation Room to pick the next targets for the United States drone program. At an airbase just outside Las Vegas, a team of pilots, military personnel and intelligence officers follow through on the committee's orders, finding the men who have been deemed a threat to national security and sentenced to death. On the other side of the world, in the mountains where the drones hunt their...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.
Author
Publisher
Peachpit Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Inexpensive, capable, consumer drones have hit the market recently, creating what can only be described as drone mania amongst a diverse range of potential users. Because camera-carrying drones still really only exist on the edge between hobby and the mainstream, there is still a lot of confusion about what these small drones are capable of doing. The decision to purchase one is just the first in a long stream of things a new (potential) owner must...
7) Drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about drones, from how they were first created to how they are being used today."--
Author
Publisher
Knopf
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"A psychologically gripping descent into the eerie realm of drone warfare, led by one pilot's risky quest to expose its darkest secrets. As an F-16 fighter pilot, Darwin Cole was a family man on top of his world. Now he's a washout-drunk and alone in a trailer in the Nevada desert, and haunted by what he saw on the display of the Predator drone he "piloted," especially by the memory of an Afghan child running for her life. He reluctantly teams up...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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.
10) Personal drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Drones are becoming ever more popular among consumers. Some people race their drones, while others use drones to take photos and videos of landscapes. People can bring these portable drones with them when they travel. Personal Drones explains how these drones work and how people can enjoy using them in many activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
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English
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"Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett encounters bad behavior on his own turf--only to have the FBI and the DOJ ask him to stand down--in the thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times-bestselling author C.J. Box. The good news is that Joe Pickett has his job back, after his last adventure in The Disappeared. The bad news is that hes come to learn that a drone is killing wildlife--and the drone belongs to a mysterious and wealthy man whose son is dating...
12) Eye in the sky
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
When a British officer learns that terrorists are planning a suicide bombing and decides to have them killed, an American drone pilot is brought in and his actions create an international conflict.
14) All about drones
Author
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Explores the fascinating world of drones, including where a drone can be used, the pros and cons of using drones, and how they work.
15) Video ideas
Author
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Inspirational and fun, this action-packed book explains the video-making process from script to screen, with techniques to try out and practical tips to produce exciting projects at home. Discover how to get the best angles, lighting, and sound quality, and add special effects when recording using phone, webcam, camera, or camcorder. Turn footage into a finished product by adding visual effects with editing software, and find out how to format, upload,...
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Series
Marcus Ryker novels volume 5
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English
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"The world's most wanted terrorist is dead. Marcus Ryker recommended the strike himself. The intelligence was rock-solid. But what if it was wrong? Abu Nakba -- the man responsible for lethal attacks in Washington, D.C., London, and Jerusalem -- is finally dead. Marcus Ryker has been tasked with hunting down and destroying what's left of the terror group Kairos. But before Ryker can mobilize his team of CIA operatives with their new assignment, a...
17) Drones
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explains what a drone is and how these vehicles are operated and offers facts about the size, speed, and uses of a wide range of military and civilian drones.
18) Wings & beaks
Author
Series
Publisher
Full Tilt Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Throughout time, people have looked to the skies and dreamed of flying. In 1903, the Wright brothers finally achieved flight, but only after years of studying birds. In Animal Tech : Wings and Beaks, readers will follow the stories of the scientists and engineers who have observed, studied, and micmicked the abilities of flying creatures, from bees and dragonflies to bats and birds. Students will be inspired to explore STEM fields after learning how...
19) Flying robots
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about flying robots. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
20) Discover drones
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"What are drones? Explore the science behind drone technology in this high-interest book that aligns with the STEM initiative and also supports Common Core English Language Arts standards--
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