forensic sciences

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and stop spies and fight ever-changing battles in the secretive world of spying. Full of real spy stories that shook the world, this high-interest read will keep readers gripped.

Provides answers to questions about criminal investigations, including the history of forensic science, the scientists behind the breakthroughs, and more.

A brief introduction to forensic science that discusses how it is used, its principles and practices, challenges facing it, and other related topics.

Introduce middle-grade readers to the intriguing and exciting history of true crime, including capers, stories, unsolved crimes, daring escapes, famous art heists, and much more. True crime is a genre that captures readers of all ages, but oftentimes the stories are too intense--even for kids who love spooky books and movies. [This book] contains fascinating stories that are all age-appropriate.

"Felix, an eleven-year-old boy with Growth Hormone Deficiency and love for forensic science, finds out his biological father is also short and decides to find him"--Provided by the publisher.

Fractured skulls. Gas masks. Brain buckets. Vats of acid. Pickled body parts. Not the usual tools of trade, but for Chief Forensic Medical Scientist Derek and Forensic Secretary Pauline they were just part of a normal day in the office inside the world-famous Department of Forensic Medicine at Guy's Hospital in London. Derek has played a pivotal role in investigating some of the UK's most high-profile mass disasters and murder cases. Derek's . . . work on murder cases, in particular, has seen him credited as a pioneer of forensic medical science, after developing . . . techniques that make it easier to secure a conviction and also identify a serial killer. . . . These . . . revelations will open your eyes to the dark world inhabited by those who investigate death and murder (typically most horrid), and unveil the secrets of how each case is solved.

Forensic anthropologist Bill Bass traces the rise of modern forensic science, highlighting key cases and describing the forensic methods used to investigate crimes, explaining how they can determine time of death, detect trace elements, extract DNA, and decipher crime scene clues.

"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 "--.

Go behind the scenes to see how criminal investigators use DNA profiling to both catch criminals and prove the innocence of suspects.

Go behind the scenes and see how criminal investigators use fingerprints, tire tracks, shoe marks and other impression evidence to catch criminals.