Allman, Toney

Providing examples from specific cases, this book discusses the responsibilities of homicide detectives, including investigating violent deaths, identifying killers, and bringing murderers to justice.

An exploration of criminal poisoning that provides information on famous cases, types of poisons often used, criminal investigations, and forensic techniques used to prove guilt.

Examines the controversy surrounding stem cell research; and discusses where stem cells come from, how they can be used, other treatment alternatives, and the future of stem cell research.

Chronicles the history of space travel, describing the lunar missions, Space Shuttle flights, and the development of the "International Space Station," and discusses possibilities for the future, such as tourism on the moon and the creation of colonies on Mars.

Examines caves, how they grow, what types of plants and animals inhabit them, and the conservation department's efforts to protect them.

Presents a short study of stem cell research, and describes the discovery of stem cells, therapies, and controversies over its use.

Describes the job of the medical examiner in a crime scene investigation discussing the autopsy, preservation of evidence, DNA, and reading blood evidence.

Describes the behavior of killer bees, presents several true attack stories, and discusses the work of beekeepers and bee experts.

Describes the history, symptoms, transfer, and treatment of tuberculosis and discusses outbreaks in the developed world and efforts to fight the disease in the Third World.

Discusses self-mutilation and other self-harmful behavior, including why some individuals harm themselves, the risks of self-injury, and how to treat and prevent it.