"Critically acclaimed author, HP Newquist, writes about the history of forensic science for young readers. The book also includes classroom activities and full-color photos "-- Learn about the history of forensic science, how to collect and analyze evidence, and get one step closer to being a world-class, crime-solving detective! From the critically acclaimed author of The Book of Chocolate, The Human Body, and From Here to There, comes an all new...

Introduces the fascinating world of fingerprint analysis. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents This series offers young readers the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of forensic science in an age-appropriate manner. Using facts and quotes from professionals in the field, these books are packed with information about crime scene investigators, their jobs, and their challenging and sometimes bizarre work, which combines the logic...

What is forensic science and how is it used to solve a crime? How do you know if a red stain is blood or ketchup, or whose blood it is? Can computers really recognize your face in a crowd? How do scientists decide how old bones are, and trace who they once belonged to? Explore the fascinating, and sometimes gory, world of forensics, where science helps crack the case. Learn why it is important to secure a crime scene, why fingerprints are critical...

"Describes the technology used by forensic scientists to gather and analyze evidence from crime scenes"--Provided by publisher.

Explains how the forensic sciences are used to investigate fires, explosions, shootings, and crashes, detailing the techniques and tools used to examine evidence.

Explains how the forensic scientists use biological evidence to solve crimes, discussing their use of clues found in such places as DNA, blood, bones, and teeth.

"Was it the perfect crime? When Bob Moranes unlocks the door to his pharmacy, he gasps in shock. The store is in ruins, and the cash register is empty. But medicine and money aren't all that's missing; so are the burglar's fingerprints! This book introduces the reader to Forensic Science" --

Describes how real-life forensic scientists work, discussing how they preserve the crime scene, collect and analyze evidence, and present evidence in court.