Forensics: Solving the Crime (Innovators Series No. 9) [Hardcover]

Tabatha Yeatts (Author)

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Grade 6-9-A tour through the history of forensic science. This work, like Ron Fridell's Solving Crimes (Watts, 2000), focuses on advances in techniques as developed by specific individuals. However, there is very little overlap between the two books. The tidbits Yeatts provides about the investigators' personalities and life histories put a human face on the science. In addition, she does not shy away from trying to make complex areas, such as DNA fingerprinting, understandable to average readers. Information presented in sidebars and captions supplements the text. Average-quality, black-and-white photographs and reproductions, including a number of portraits, illustrate the book. This readable and informative work complements other titles. Those interested in learning investigative techniques may use Kenneth G. Rainis's Crime-Solving Science Projects (Enslow, 2000). Particulars of some of the latest forensic investigative science are described in satisfying detail by Andrea Campbell in Forensic Science: Evidence, Clues, and Investigation (Chelsea, 1999).
Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 11 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Oliver Pr Inc (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1881508757
• ISBN-13: 978-1881508755
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,301,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Forensic history and more, October 30, 2003

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"neogurl456" (Fort Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forensics: Solving the Crime (Innovators Series No. 9) (Hardcover)

This book is great for anyone interested in forensic origin. It would also provide great information for a book report on the history of forensics.
"Using science to investigate crimes" can be found in the introduction of this book. "James Marsh and Toxicology", "Henry Faulds and Fingerprints", "Albert Sherman Osborn and Questioned Documents", "Charles Waite and Calvin Goddard and Firearm Examination, "Mildred Trotter and Forensic Anthropology", "Jacques Penry and Photo-FIT", and "Alec Jeffreys and DNA Fingerprints" are chapters which not only show who discovered the forensic techniques but also give you background history, breakthroughs, and results of each method listed. "Forensics in the Future: Trends in Technology" is the wrap up and can be found in the back of the book.
The book is readable for grades 6th - 12th. I encourage any one who wants to learn more about forensics to check it out.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Forensics, August 29, 2003

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Steve Holwegner (Ft. Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forensics: Solving the Crime (Innovators Series No. 9) (Hardcover)

This book provides interesting and very informative info on the history of forensic science. It explores the many fields of forensics including: toxicology, fingerprints, forgery, ballistics, forensic anthropology, photo-FIT, and DNA analysis. It also inludes the big names and historic cases in the world of forensic investigation. Excellent photo's give it a very nice look as well. This book averaged a readabillity grade level of about 10.5. This book is great for anyone wanting to learn about forensics ranging in age from 6th grade to 12th.