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FORENSICS: UNCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title FORENSICS: UNCOVER THE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Carla Mooney
Illustrated by Samuel Carbaugh
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 204
ISBN/Barcode 9781619301849
ClassificationsDewey:363.25
Audience
Teenage / Young Adult
Illustrations illus

Publishing Details

Publisher Nomad Press
Imprint Nomad Press
Publication Date 18 July 2013
Publication Country United States

Description

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 sidebars illuminate the topic and bring it to life, reinforcing new vocabulary. Projects include documenting a crime scene, identifying fingerprints, analyzing blood spatter, and extracting DNA. Additional materials include a glossary and a list of current reference works, websites, museums, and science centers.

Author Biography

Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers including Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation, The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World, and Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Projects. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights, Faces, and Learning Through History. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Sam Carbaugh is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked with many colleges and companies to create informational comics and illustrations. Sam lives in Grand Rapids, MI.

Reviews

Archimedes Notebook: hands-on science exploration for children and their parents "... This is a wonderful book, and I can't believe I let it fall to the bottom of my book review basket. Especially since I enjoy watching Bones and NCIS! ..." Winner 2013 Silver Moonbeam Children's Book Award Winner of a 2013 Society of School Librarians International Honor Book Award Booklist "...Like other titles in the Inquire and Investigate series, this book focuses on a high-interest topic in a cutting-edge field to reinforce young people's understanding of the scientific method...an appealing and age-appropriate STEM resource." Bookloons.com "...this student directed approach to learning looks at the world of forensic science. The reader is shown how to find clues, analyze evidence and thus crack the case just the way real forensics investigators do. Carla Mooney's approach to this topic is to bring together hands-on investigation with history, science and technology as the young detectives discover how to carefully collect evidence and perform their own crime lab analysis. Designed for middle school students, the projects outlined in this book range from identifying fingerprints, analyzing blood spatter and extracting DNA, to dealing with footprints and tire tracks and finding a forged signature. With entertaining illustrations and informative Forensic Fact sidebars that offer more information about the topic, this book will not only engage the reader but also make the young person want to know more about the subject." Dwight E. Adams, Ph.D., Director, Forensic Science Institute, University of Central Oklahoma "This age-appropriate book is an excellent example of both the breadth of forensic science and the amalgamation of science, art, technology, and law. It provides excellent hands-on exercises to reinforce the content." Clea Koff, forensic anthropologist and author "Forensics gets at the essence of crime scene investigation. A must-read for any young student interested in how science can help solve crimes." Marla Conn, educational consultant "This title is perfect! Forensics aligns to the Common Core CCR standards for reading informational texts and science/technical subjects." James Creecy, DNA Evidence Coordinator, Forensic Science Institute, University of Central Oklahoma "Carla Mooney did her homework! I particularly enjoyed the experiments at the end of each chapter. As a forensic scientist, educator, and parent I am happy to recommend this introduction to the fascinating world of forensics."