Description
From the first chapter that explains crime (and punishment), through collecting evidence and analysing it, to the last chapter on jobs in forensic science, kids will love reading all about how crimes are solved. With age-appropriate real-world examples, this book brings science to life.
Introduction: Edmond Locard: His theory that “every contact leaves a trace” forms the basis of forensic science.
Chapter 1: Crimes R’ Us. What kinds of crimes are there?
Chapter 2: The Crime Scene Crew. What happens at a crime scene?
Chapter 3: The Lab Bench Bunch. How is evidence analysed?
Chapter 4: The Super Sleuths. Who solves the crimes?
Author Information
Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, whose books have sold more than three million copies around the world. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation.
Dan Green has an MA in Natural Science from Cambridge University and is a journalist and science writer with an amazing ability for science communication. He is the author of many titles from the Basher Science series, which have sold more than a million copies around the world.
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