Fingerprints: Crime-Solving Science Experiments (Forensic Science Projects) [Library Binding]

Kenneth G. Rainis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Forensic Science Projects

Detectives are investigating the attack and theft of a paint store owner. They discover an oily fingerprint on the bottom of the opened cash box. A neighbor identifies the suspect seen running from the store on the night of the crime. The suspect s fingerprints are a match, and he is arrested for the crime.
The real-life crime stories in this book are followed by science experiments and project ideas that highlight the forensic technique used to solve the crime. Can you do fingerprint analysis to identify four matching characteristics unique to an individual print? How can you find fingerprints left behind at a crime scene? Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? Take careful notes in your case notebook, your observations could crack the case!

Editorial Reviews

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. . . fascinating resource . . . The well-organized, highly readable text . . . Librarians, who know the challenge of helping unmotivated students find a science fair project, will enjoy helping students choose these. --Library Media Connection - March 2007

Both titles are well organized and easy to follow and contain photographs of actual evidence and clear illustrations. Middle school and public libraries will want this series, which also includes books on forgery and blood and DNA evidence. --VOYA - June 2007

Both titles deserve a place in most science-fair collections: the hot subject matter will attract students, while the emphasis of scientific methods and comprehensive back matter will satisfy teachers. --School Library Journal - July 2007

About the Author

Kenneth G. Rainis is a microbiologist, illustrator, and microscopist, as well as a cofounder of Neo/Sci Corporation, a science education company in New York. He has a B.S. in biology and an M.S. in protozoology. He has authored many science labs and science project books, and has contributed to biology textbooks. He lives in New York with his wife and two children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc. (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766019608
• ISBN-13: 978-0766019607
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,833,824 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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