forensic sciences

Takes you into the real world of hightech detection and crime solution, following the trail of clues along with renouned forensic experts and criminal investigators. These modern Sherlocks employ a variety of extraordinary techniques, using anthropology physiology, chemistry, entomology, psychology, and computer technology to solve today's crimes.

Takes you into the real world of hightech detection and crime solution, following the trail of clues along with renouned forensic experts and criminal investigators. These modern Sherlocks employ a variety of extraordinary techniques, using anthropology physiology, chemistry, entomology, psychology, and computer technology to solve today's crimes.

"Even though sixteen-year-old Erin Blake and her best friends Spam and Lysa are ordered not to become involved in any investigations, they look into Spam's boyfriend's past and conduct research to help Erin's uncle Victor and her boyfriend Journey re-examine evidence from the murder trial that sent Journey's father to prison"--OCLC.

"Batman and Robin use DNA analysis techniques to solve a burglary at the Gotham Gems jewelry store"--Publisher.

"Batman and Robin use fingerprint analysis techniques to solve a burglary at the Gotham City Public Library"--Publisher.

"Batman and Robin use fire investigation techniques to determine the cause and culprit of a suspicious fire at a restaurant in Gotham City"--Publisher.

Reports on the work of forensic scientists who are excavating grave sites in James Fort, in Jamestown, Virginia, to understand who lived in the Chesapeake Bay area in the 1600s and 1700s; and uncovers the lives of a teenage boy, a ship's captain, a colonial officer, an African slave girl, and others.

Introduce students to the real-life science behind their favorite fictional detectives. Dramatic true crime stories solved using trace evidence inspire readers to learn about the exciting field of forensic science.

This book uses true life crime stories from early cases like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to more recent war crimes in Croatia to engage readers while educating them on forensic firearm analysis, which includes identifying basic types of firearms and bullets, matching bullet too lmarks to a specific gun, and gathering crime scene evidence.

Readers will be captivated by ancient and modern real-life cases. A chapter on careers allows students to dig deeper and find out what it takes to work in this fascinating field.