Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation introduces students to the fascinating world of forensic science and shows them how to find clues, analyze evidence, and crack the case. Combining hands-on activities with forensic science, kids will have fun learning about the world of forensics, evidence collection, and crime lab analysis. Entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars
>Projects include documenting a crime scene, identifying fingerprints, analyzing blood spatter, and extracting DNA. Additional materials include a glossary and a list of current reference works, websites, museums, and science centers. Forensics meets common core state standards in language arts for reading informational text and literary nonfiction and is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"Students interested in science or technology might accidentally learn to like history after reading this book." -- School Library Journal on The Industrial Revolution "This combination history and activity book from the Build It Yourself series will enliven home school and classroom history units... Mooney's narrative is engaging and very readable." -- Children's Literature Review on Explorers of the New World "Casual and informative, this large, attractive, browsable paperback in the Build It Yourself series offers a view of contemporary African life that reaches far beyond the usual scenery-and-wildlife tourists' perspective." -- Booklist on Amazing Africa Projects You Can Build Yourself "This very readable account of Washington's life is paired with appealing projects from the colonial period." -- Booklist, Spotlight on Crafts Top-10 Pick, on George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself
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Zielgruppe
Für Jugendliche
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Tenth Grade, Interest Age: From 12 to 15 years
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Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 202 mm
Dicke: 12 mm
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ISBN-13
978-1-61930-184-9 (9781619301849)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Carla Mooney is the author of several books for young readers including Forensics: Uncover the Science and Technology of Crime Scene Investigation, The Industrial Revolution: Investigate How Science and Technology Changed the World, and Explore Rivers and Ponds! With 25 Projects. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Highlights, Faces, and Learning Through History. Carla lives in Pittsburgh, PA.
Sam Carbaugh is a freelance cartoonist and illustrator. He has worked with many colleges and companies to create informational comics and illustrations. Sam lives in Grand Rapids, MI.
