global positioning system

"Most people are familiar with GPS technology to some degree, but how many people know how it actually works? Readers are able to confidently say they do after exploring this comprehensive . . . guide to GPS and its many uses in the military"--Provided by publisher.

"Reveals the . . . history of GPS, from when it was first invented to the latest innovations, as well as the changes it has created in people's lives"--Provided by publisher.

Learn all about how GPS works and how it has changed how people interact with technology.

Discusses the pros and cons of Global Positioning System, or GPS, and the ethics behind it.

"Explains the concept of Global Positioning System, or GPS--how it works, why it was developed, and how it is used to create online maps"--Provided by publisher.

This book for elementary readers highlights how technology has changed the way people find their way from place to place.

Introduces young readers to GPS technology, discussing how it works and what it is used for.

Text and color illustrations explore the process of figuring out locations, either through a computer or mobile device.

"Inside, read about the impact of small, portable, and even fly-able cameras on the ways that we see and experience the world around us from ground level and high above"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS-and the consequent decline of privacy"--Provided by publisher.