Forensics : uncover the science and technology of crime scene investigation / Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Samuel Caraugh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mooney, Carla, 1970-

Contributor:

Carbaugh, Samuel.

Series:

Inquire and Investigate

Inquire and investigate

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic sciences.

Criminal investigation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (130 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, 2013.

Summary:

Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to the fascinating world of forensic science and shows them how to find clues, analyze evidence, and crack the case.Combining hands-on activities with forensic science, kids will have fun learning about the world of forensics, evidence collection, and crime lab analysis. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebarsilluminate the topic and bring it to life, reinforcing new vocabulary.Projects include documenting a crime scene, identifying fingerprints, analyzing

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Other Titles; Copyright; Contents; Timeline; Into: Crack the Case; Chap1: The world of Forensics; Chap2: Fingerprints; Chap3: Blood Evidence; Chap4: Bones and Bodies; Chap5: Making an Impression: Marks and Prints; Chap6: The Tiniest Clues: Trace Evidence; Chap7: Fakes and Forgeries; Glossary; Resources; Index; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61930-187-3

OCLC:

851972225