Kiowa County Public Library District

Describes the work done by crime scene investigators and how they help catch criminals.

"An in-depth look at how crime scene investigators record, collect, and analyze details and evidence to solve crimes, employing real-life examples such as the O. J. Simpson case"--

Describes crime scene investigation procedures from start to finish, discussing first responders, searching for evidence, crime labs, and presenting evidence in court.

Introduces young readers to forensic science through creative, step-by-step projects that focus on the examination of physical evidence, and covers fingerprint forensics, tire track analysis, and more.

Explains what a crime scene is, describes what may be considered evidence in a criminal investigation and how it is collected, and discusses cases in which forensic evidence was used to help convict or clear a suspect.

In this book you'll have a chance to test your own crime-solving talent with some challenging hands-on forensics activities. Young readers are introduced to forensic science in a format that is easy to read and use. Contains kid-tested cool projects that will have children investigating and loving it.