Crime Scene
How Investigators Use Science to Track Down the Bad Guys
- Publisher
- Owlkids Books Inc.
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2006
- Category
- General, Law & Crime
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781897066560
- Publish Date
- Mar 2006
- List Price
- $12.95
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Where to buy it
Out of print
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 9 to 18
- Grade: 4 to 12
Description
This book takes you to the scene of the crime, into the crime lab, and into the heads of investigators as they search for information that fits together, like pieces of a puzzle, until the truth comes out. Young sleuths will find an abundance of information including how crime scenes can be surrounded by silent witnesses that speak volumes and how unique clues, like toolmarks, chemicals, and fibers provide irrefutable conclusions. Vivien Bowers clearly explains the whys and hows of connecting clues, suspects, and victims!
About the authors
Vivien Bowers appreciates kids' tireless curiosity, and satisfies it with high-energy non-fiction. With over 20 years of writing experience, she has garnered numerous awards and nominations. She is the author of Crazy About Canada! and That's Very Canadian! She lives in Nelson, BC, where she enjoys escaping to the wilderness to ski, hike, or canoe.
MARTHA NEWBIGGING has illustrated for numerous magazines including TreeHouse Family, Canadian Business, Toronto Life, TV Guide, and Destinations. Her illustrations have also been featured on a line of t-shirts for the famous Canadian casual clothing retailer Marci Lipman. She lives in Toronto.
Awards
- Commended, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada, Information Book Award, Honor Book
- Short-listed, British Columbia Library Association, Red Cedar Book Award
- Commended, Science Books & Films, Best Books
- Short-listed, Ontario Library Association, Silver Birch Award
- Winner, Canadian Science Writers' Association, Science in Society Award
Editorial Reviews
[Crime Scene] is detailed enough to serve as a reference in report writing, but lively enough to read for fun…This one gets a definite recommend.
Sci-why.blogspot.com
…the information is assembled in an appealing collection of snippets and challenges, drawings on lots of strange real-life cases.
The Gazette
This updated version provides junior- and intermediate-grade sleuths with a look at the tools and techniques forensic scientists use to solve crimes. Vivien Bowers manages to cram a wealth of information into just 64 pages, and in a highly entertaining fashion. From ballistics and fingerprinting to DNA analysis and reconstruction, it is all here. …Highly recommended.
Canadian Book Review Annual
To describe this book in one word I would say it’s spectacular! Out of a score of 1 to 10, I would give it a 10
YES Magazine
As with her other books… award-winning Bowers imparts much in a light, fast-paced, information packed format that will fill many recreational reading needs.
CM Magazine: Canadian Review of Materials
Previously published in 1997 as Crime Science, this fascinating book has been updated to include fresh information about DNA analysis and biometric technology.
Quill & Quire
From forgery to DNA, from bones to insects, all give clues in this fascinating presentation that’s won awards and rave reviews.
Burnaby Now
This introduction to the sciences employed by forensics experts opens with three cases that attentive readers will be able to solve after reading the book.
PBS TeacherSource
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