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Solve this forensics : super science and curious capers for the daring detective in you

"Are you ready to do some detective work? In this book you'll crime-solve your way through some seriously puzzling made-up mysteries to explore the field of Forensic Science-the study of evidence to help solve crimes. You'll analyze stains on a computer keyboard, dust for fingerprints...

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Main Authors: Messner, Kate (Author), Ruppert, Anne (Author)
Corporate Authors: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Washington, DC : National Geographic Kids, [2020]
Series: National Geographic kids.
Subjects:
Science > Experiments > Juvenile nonfiction.
Forensic sciences > Juvenile nonfiction.
Problem solving > Juvenile nonfiction.
Criminal investigation > Juvenile nonfiction.
Summary: "Are you ready to do some detective work? In this book you'll crime-solve your way through some seriously puzzling made-up mysteries to explore the field of Forensic Science-the study of evidence to help solve crimes. You'll analyze stains on a computer keyboard, dust for fingerprints, examine bite marks, dig up evidence, and much, much more. Then you'll use what you've learned to ID the suspect. Think you have what it takes to crack the case?" -- Page 4 of cover.
Physical Description: 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm
Audience: Ages 8-12.
Grades 4 to 6.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-151) and index.
ISBN: 9781426337444
1426337442
9781426337451
1426337450
Author Notes: KATE MESSNER is the author of more than 30 current and forthcoming books for younger readers, including science thrillers Wake Up Missing and Eye of the Storm , and informational picture books including Over and Under the Snow and Tree of Wonder , a 2016 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize Finalist. Two of Messner's titles have been NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books, and her books have appeared on more than 20 state award lists. She is a frequent speaker at education conferences, runs the popular Teachers Write online summer writing camp for educators, and facilitates the camp's accompanying online group with 2,500+ teachers and librarians.
ANNE RUPPERT teaches biology, chemistry, and forensics at a public high school in western New York. She is a member of the Science Teachers Association of New York State and has presented at the organization's annual conference for teachers. Before launching her teaching career, she was a medical technologist, working in laboratories to study everything from blood analysis to disease testing.

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