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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 listeners will learn how both aerial and underwater military drones operate and get inside details about some of the missions they’ve completed.

On the first day of their spring break, best friends Tucker and Maya discover a "Special Collection" of Titanic artifacts at the local museum. But the artifacts have more power than they know. When they touch a magic ticket, Tucker and Maya find themselves transported 100 years in the past - to Titanic's maiden voyage. Now they must figure out how to save a new friend, and return to the present, before time runs out.

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 listeners will learn all about these UAVs and the rules those flying them need to follow.

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 listeners will find out about exciting drone technology improvements and what they might lead to in the future.

Dozens of astronauts travel to space every year, but what makes these amazing trips possible? Max Axiom has the answers. Join Max as he explores the science and engineering behind space travel.

Reaching speeds of 230 miles per hour, Indy cars are the fastest automobiles on the world’s racecourses. But besides being speedy, Indy cars are modern technological marvels. Find out how even the tiniest tweaks can mean the difference between winning and losing.

This audiobook describes some of the things that bus drivers do to help people get where they need to go with city and school buses.

Growling engines, huge tires, and daring drivers all come together in a monster truck show. These giant trucks may weigh five tons and be 10 feet tall, but they can pull off some high-flying stunts. From high wheelies to one-on-one races, find out how these ground-shaking trucks impress audiences everywhere.

This audiobook tells the story of Henry Ford, along with his invention, the popular Model T automobile.

Listen to the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright developed, tested, and successfully flew the first powered airplane.

Best friends Maya and Tucker didn't expect to spend their spring break onboard the Titanic—in 1912. But now that they've discovered a special collection of artifacts has the power to send them back in time, they're on a mission. They must travel back in time again to save their friend Liam and his parents, third-class passengers onboard the Titanic, and change history. Can they convince the captain to change the course of the doomed ship before it hits the iceberg?

With Titanic already sinking, Tucker and Maya are frantic to get back to 1912. The two friends travel back to 1912 one last time and join the survivors in the lifeboats as they wait and hope for a rescue. In a twist of fate, their final interaction with Liam teaches them a piece of their own history as well.

After Tucker and Maya are jolted back to the present by Titanic's iceberg collision, they don't know what will happen to their new friend, Liam, who is still trapped onboard. They travel back to 1912 again to make sure Liam and his parents, all third-class passengers, make it to the lifeboats in time.

In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the sinking of the Titanic.

Rumble, rumble! Here comes the dump truck.

Cars, trains, boats, and planes all come to life on the page with your own personal touch.

Explore the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers.

A ship was more to a pirate than just a place to make a living. Ships often provided more freedom than pirates could get in most places. Come aboard to see how pirates lived, worked, and fought on their ships.

Learn about the job of a snowplow driver and how a snow plow works.

From self-driving cars to magnetic trains, the future of transportation is full of exciting possibilities. Hit the fast lane to see what the next 100 years of transportation may have in store for the human race.