Crime Scene: How Investigators Use Science to Track Down the Bad Guys [Hardcover]

Vivien Bowers (Author), Martha Newbigging (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

Crime Scene takes young readers behind the yellow tape, into the crime lab, and into the heads of investigators. As they study the whys and hows of connecting clues, suspects, and victims, budding sleuths learn how unique clues like tool marks and fibers can lead to irrefutable conclusions; how to detect fake money and forged documents; how faces are reconstructed from bare skulls; and how crime scenes can be surrounded by silent witnesses that speak volumes. Martha Newbigging’s witty illustrations enhance the book’s lively design, while readers’ curiosity is quenched with striking photos from the lab. A glossary of forensic specializations details the many different professionals that each case requires.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From forgery to DNA, from bones to insects, all give clues in this fascinating presentation that’s won awards and rave reviews. (Burnaby Now )

This updated version provides junior- and intermediate-grade sleuths with a look at the tools and techniques forensic scientists use to solve crimes. Vivien Bowers manages to cram a wealth of information into just 64 pages, and in a highly entertaining fashion. From ballistics and fingerprinting to DNA analysis and reconstruction, it is all here. …Highly recommended. (Canadian Book Review Annual )

As with her other books… award-winning Bowers imparts much in a light, fast-paced, information packed format that will fill many recreational reading needs. (CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials )

This introduction to the sciences employed by forensics experts opens with three cases that attentive readers will be able to solve after reading the book. (PBS TeacherSource ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Vivien Bowers appreciates kids' tireless curiosity, and satisfies it with high-energy non-fiction. With over 20 years of writing experience, she has garnered numerous awards and nominations. She is the author of Crazy About Canada! and That's Very Canadian! She lives in Nelson, BC, where she enjoys escaping to the wilderness to ski, hike, or canoe.

Martha Newbigging has illustrated for numerous magazines including TreeHouse Family, Canadian Business, Toronto Life, TV Guide, and Destinations. Her illustrations have also been featured on a line of t-shirts for the famous Canadian casual clothing retailer Marci Lipman. She lives in Toronto. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: Maple Tree Press; 2nd edition (January 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897066554
• ISBN-13: 978-1897066553
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,467,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)