Crime Scene

Groundbreaking for its time in 1997 and winner of the Canadian Science Writers' Association Book Award, Crime Science is completely updated as Crime Scene with the newest information in forensic science and a bold new cover for today's CSI enthusiasts. This book takes young sleuths to the scene of the crime, into the crime lab and into the heads of investigators.The National Science Teachers Association and the American Academy of Forensic Sciences have reported a surge in interest for this topic among students. These exciting pages explain the whys and hows of connecting clues, suspects and victims. Young sleuths will investigate the world of computer crime, the science of DNA and more. Martha Newbigging's witty illustrations enhance the book's lively design, while readers' curiosity is quenched with striking photos from the lab. The book includes a glossary, an index and a back cover quote from Kathy Reichs, anthropologist and bestselling author of forensic mysteries."A delightful introduction into the world of forensic science." -Dr. Kathy Reichs"A fascinating topic treated superbly ... Real crime cases are mixed with hypothetical ones, and cartoon-style graphics add to the appeal." -Quill & QuireAge 9 and up.Bowers, Vivien is the author of 'Crime Scene ' with ISBN 9781897066560 and ISBN 1897066562.