forensic sciences

Provides an introduction to forensics, and looks at cases in which forensic dentistry, forensic ballistics, computer forensics, facial reconstruction, and fingerprinting were used to solve crimes.

Presents full-color illustrated photographs describing crime and punishment throughout history including forensic analysis and DNA, police uniforms and agencies, international gangsters and smugglers, and much more.

"Tabitha is thrilled to be attending a summer forensics camp, especially when she gets the opportunity to use her newfound skills to solve a real-life mystery"--Provided by publisher.

"How can you tell how a person died? Discover the theories and practices behind forensic science through the gripping text and engaging visuals in this book."--Provided by publisher.

When the costume for the school's mascot is destroyed, the members of Club CSI are determined to find the culprit before anyone else can solve the case.

"Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have never been more important. Just about every part of our lives is touched by one or more of those fields. In this book, check out many stories from the world of Forensics, including these breaking headlines: Science: Police Call in Anthropologists to ID Bodies. Technology: Cracking the Xbox Code to Find Bad Guys. Engineering: Crime Reconstruction--Engineer Style! Math: Computer Algorithms Track Down Burglars! Inside, find out the stories behind these headlines--and many more--as we explore how STEM topics are making an impact on investigations, crime solving, police forces, and safety around the world. Each title in this series focuses on one important part of our world and provides multiple stories and insights on how STEM is having an impact. STEM skills are changing our world...every day. Keep up on the latest developments--and find ways to challenge your own skills--with STEM IN CURRENT EVENTS"--Back cover.

Looks at forensic science and introduces three women who have made contributions to the field.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about forensics, and conducts an experiment that shows how objects that have been touched retain fingerprints.

"A history of modern forensic science from the first test for arsenic poisoning in the 1700s to criminal profiling, fingerprinting, blood splatter analysis, DNA evidence, and all the milestones in between"--Provided by publisher.