Fingerprints, forged documents, bloodstains . . . This evidence at the heart of a crime can lead forensic scientists to the guilty criminal. In a great new series, Ken Rainis presents real-life crime stories and the techniques forensic specialists used to solve the crime or study the evidence. Each of these cases is followed by a science experiment in which the reader learns how to perform a crime-solving technique. Science project ideas are also included to give readers ideas for their own science fair projects.
Features: Explores forensic science techniques used to solve crimes. Focuses on science experiments that follow the scientific method. Includes true crime cases and ideas for science fair projects. Includes a sample crime scene so kids can practice what they've learned. Supports an inquiry-based Science curriculum.