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Forensics Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to the fascinating world of forensic science and shows them how to find clues analyze evidence and crack the caseCombining hands-on activities with forensic science kids will have fun learning about the world of forensics evidence collection and crime lab analysis Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebarsilluminate the topic and bring it to life reinforcing new vocabularyProjects include documenting a crime scene identifying fingerprints analyzing blood spatter and extracting DNA Additional materials include a glossary and a list of current reference works websites museums and science centers
About the Author
Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers, a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. As long as she can remember, she has been in love with reading and writing. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her husband, Tom, and three children. When not reading and writing, Carla volunteers as the Pittsburgh Chapter Director for Flashes of Hope, a nonprofit organization that photographs children with cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
