How Does GPS Work?

High-Tech Science

When taking a road trip today, some sort of GPS device is essential. It may be built into the car’s dashboard, or perhaps it’s just an app on a smartphone. But GPS is used for more than just finding your way! Readers will be fascinated by its beginnings as a military system and its many modern uses, such as catching criminals, predicting earthquakes, and creating maps. Colorful photographs illustrate real-life examples of GPS technology, military and civilian, and informative text clearly explains the science and math concepts behind the satellites and receivers used all over the world.

RL
Grades
4-5
IL
Grades
4-6
GRL
V
Details:
Product type:
ISBN: 978-1-4824-0394-7
Author: Leon Gray
Copyright: 2014
Reading Level: Grades 4-5
Interest Level: Grades 4-6
GRL: V
Lexile: 980L
Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 11"