Incredible Drone Competitions

by Thomas K. Adamson

Overview

A buzzing vehicle zips through the air, diving, swooping, and looping around obstacles. Elsewhere, two other small aircraft dart through the air, each trying to knock the other to the ground. Welcome to the incredible world of competitive drones. Find out why these amazing vehicles are so popular and how contests between them are drawing huge audiences around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515773542
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Series:	Cool Competitions
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Thomas K. Adamson has written dozens of nonfiction books for kids on sports, space, math, and more. He lives in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife and two sons. He likes reading and playing ball with his boys. He also likes to check scores and stats on his phone.

Table of Contents

A New Way to Fly 4

Incredible Competitions 6

High-Tech Flying 10

Drone Battles and Freestyle 16

Championship Racing 20

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest subject engages interest of developing and dormant readers. 2. Appropriately leveled text allows developing readers to successfully read and comprehend information. 3. Dynamic, high-quality photos show the world of cool, high-tech competitions.