Product Description

Fingerprints, forged documents, bloodstains . . . This evidence at the heart of a crime can lead forensic scientists to the guilty criminal. In a great new series, Ken Rainis presents real-life crime stories and the techniques forensic specialists used to solve the crime or study the evidence. Each of these cases is followed by a science experiment in which the reader learns how to perform a crime-solving technique. Science project ideas are also included to give readers ideas for their own science fair projects.

Features: Explores forensic science techniques used to solve crimes.
Focuses on science experiments that follow the scientific method.
Includes true crime cases and ideas for science fair projects.
Includes a sample crime scene so kids can practice what they've learned.
Supports an inquiry-based Science curriculum.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #275523 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Library Binding
• 128 pages

From School Library Journal

Gr 5-9-Vivien Bowers's Crime Science (Owl, 1997) explains techniques used by investigators to solve crimes. Rainis's volume explores some of these same methods through experiments. The book opens with a definition of forensic science, a table outlining what work is done in a crime lab, a list of some careers in the field, and a discussion of the basic steps involved in producing a science project. It also cautions readers about safety (some materials and solutions require adult supervision). Chapters that follow cover such topics as fingerprints, inks, writing samples, fibers, forgeries, and blood evidence. The explanations are well written, and unfamiliar terms are clearly defined within the text. Numerous black-and-white line drawings, charts, and diagrams offer further clarification. Throughout the book, specific suggestions for turning the investigations into full-fledged science projects are provided. Students are also asked to consider the evidence in six different cases based on the discussions. Solutions are provided in the back of the book. An interesting and useful addition.-Marilyn Long Graham, Lee County Library System, Estero, FL

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Customer Reviews

Full of Good Ideas
Excellent guide for advanced middle school or high school students who are interested in CSI or forensics. Some of these experiments would be too easy for a proper science project, while others occasionally involve materials that could be difficult to obtain. A majority of the experiments, however, are well presented (particularly enjoyed the materials lists and the diagrams, which are easy to read). Contains many good project ideas without overtly guiding you through the projects, which very nicely leaves room for alterations if necessary.