Forensics for Kids: The Science and History of Crime Solving, with 21 Activities
Part of the For Kids series series
- Subject
- Science & Nature - General (See Also Headings Under Animals
- Age
- 9-12 years
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Size
- 21.1 cm Ă 27.7 cm
- ISBN
- 9781641606912
2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books finalist
What kind of science does it take to solve a crime?
Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future.
Twenty-one engaging activities offer readers hands-on experiences with modern forensic methods.
Kids will:Collect and compare fingerprintsUse chromatography to investigate a writing sampleMatch hair samples with volunteer âsuspectsâRecreate a face with clay on a small plastic skullMake a plaster cast of a shoeprint and compare it to a shoe print databaseAnd much more! Kids can become the next real-life Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew after exploring the science of forensics.
What kind of science does it take to solve a crime?
Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future.
Twenty-one engaging activities offer readers hands-on experiences with modern forensic methods.
Kids will:Collect and compare fingerprintsUse chromatography to investigate a writing sampleMatch hair samples with volunteer âsuspectsâRecreate a face with clay on a small plastic skullMake a plaster cast of a shoeprint and compare it to a shoe print databaseAnd much more! Kids can become the next real-life Sherlock Holmes or Nancy Drew after exploring the science of forensics.
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What reviewers said
âA great nonfiction companion to the murder mysteries that young readers love so much, like Souder's Coop Knows the Scoop, Bunce's historical Premeditated Mrytle, or the excellent and somewhat underappreciated Club CSI series.â
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