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Presents an introduction to the science of forensics, explaining how it uses chemistry and genetics to solve crimes and other mysteries.

Examines how detectives solve crimes.

Shows how detectives and forensic experts use science to do their jobs and presents experiments which explore the world of forensic science and criminal investigation.

Introduces young readers to forensic science through creative, step-by-step projects that focus on the examination of biological evidence, and encourages the reader to investigate dirt samples, hair, and other organic materials in order to solve crimes.

Describes various techniques and devices used to investigate and solve crimes.

Features profiles of eight scientists who made significant contributions to the field of forensics in the areas of toxicology, fingerprinting, firearm examination, forensic anthropology, DNA fingerprinting, the Photo-FIT system of identification, and document authentication.

An illustrated look at the laboratory techniques used to investigate violent crime, which explores fingerprint analysis, firearms, trace evidence, and DNA and discusses real cases.

Gives a broad view of possible careers in the field of forensic science, with information on over eighty jobs that includes job summaries and overviews of the skills, education, and training necessary for each.

While the ever-evolving criminal mind continues to be a menace to society, science is on the case and is ready to track down the worst offenders.

Readers must follow the lead of Detective Rose Law to identify a murder victim found in a storeroom at the town's rail yard, find out why he was killed, and identify the murderer.

Looks at the techniques investigators use to find and collect trace evidence at crime scenes, and provides graphic novel accounts of famous cases in which trace evidence led to the apprehension of a killer.

This book explains how evidence is found, collected, and analyzed at a crime scene.

Contains over 225 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on developments in the history of forensic science, and includes an extensive introduction.

A comprehensive guide to forensic science that provides information on crime scene investigation, forensic pathology, and DNA, and explains the techniques used to gather and analyze forensic data.

Presents an introduction to the field of forensic science, looking at how scientific evidence is used in crime detection, and the tools and technologies used to determine the evidence, and discusses the history and advances in the field.