forensic sciences

"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.

Describes how forensic scientists use clues generated by fires and explosives to solve arson cases and determine the causes of disasters after the fact. Includes discussion of the motives arsonists typically share and brief information on major bombing and arson cases, including that of the Unabomber.

"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.

Provides an overview of DNA analysis describing how DNA profiles are made, forensic applications to criminal investigation, case studies, and career potential.