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Forensics
Media Center Resources
Ball, J. et al. (2004). Forensics. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Publishers.
“Examines some of the techniques forensic scientists use to gather evidence used in trials.”
Call Tag: 614 FO
Lexile 1040MGBallard, C. (2010). Crime under the microscope! In the forensics lab. Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers.
“Describes how forensic scientists solve crimes in the laboratory, discussing fingerprints, fibers, DNA analysis, pathology, and other related topics.”
Call Tag: 363.25 BA
Lexile 1030MG
Becke, E. (2009). Cool forensics tools: technology at work. Edina, MN: ABDO publishers.
“Introduces young readers to forensic science through creative, step-by-step projects that utilize the basic tools and skills applied by forensic scientists while solving crimes.”
Call Tag: 363.25 BE
Lexile 840MG
Carmichael, L. E. (2017). Discover forensic science. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner Publications.
“How can you tell how a person died? Discover the theories and practices behind forensic science through the gripping text and engaging visuals in this book."--Provided by publisher.”
Call Tag: 363 CA
Lexile 770MG
Cooper, C. (2008). Forensic science. New York: Dorling Kindersley.
“A look at the tools and techniques used by forensic scientists in solving crimes, from fingerprint analysis to DNA testing.”
Call Tag: 363.25 COO
Lexile ~1100L
Gardner, R. (2010). Who can solve the crime? : science projects using detective skills. Berkeley, NJ: Enslow Elementary.
“Presents several science experiments using detective skills, such as observation, code breaking, and interpreting eyewitness evidence, and includes science project ideas and crimes to solve.”
Call Tag: 363 GA
Lexile ~790
Gardner, R. (2010). Whose fingerprints are these? : crime-solving science projects. Berkeley, NJ: Enslow Elementary.
“An exploration of fingerprints and forensic science that explains how a variety of prints, such as finger, lip, tooth, and foot, can be used to help solve crimes and includes cases to solve, and instructions for related experiments”
Call Tag: 363 GA
Lexile ~880
Glass, S. (2008). Forensic investigator. Chicago, IL: Raintree.
“Looks at the work done by forensic investigators, discussing the science behind how they find and evaluate evidence. Includes a glossary.”
Call Tag: 363.25 GL
Lexile 680MG
Howard, A. (2008). Terrorist file : the Lockerbie investigation. New York: Bearport Publishing Company.
“Discusses Pan Am Flight 103, which exploded mid-air over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988.”
Call Tag: 636.12 HOW
Lexile 840L
Jackson, D. M. (1996). The bone detectives : how forensic anthropologists solve crimes and uncover mysteries of the dead. Boston, MA: Little Brown and Company.
“Explores the world of forensic anthropology and its applications in solving crimes.”
Call Tag: 363.2 JA
Lexile 1100L MG
Nicholson, E. (2008). Murder file : a killer's manual. New York: Bearport Publishing Company.
“Describes the forensic techniques used during the investigation of the murder of Anne Mendel, which led police to a mysterious manual written by the killer.”
Call Tag: 634 NIC
Lexile 830L
Prokos, A. (2007). Killer wallpaper: true cases of deadly poisonings. New York: Franklin Watts.
“Explores the work of forensic toxicologists, describing techniques they use to help solve crimes and discussing real cases.”
Call Tag: 615.9 PR
Lexile 670L
Snedden, R. (2012). Crime-fighting devices. Chicago, IL: Raintree.
“Explores how science and technology are used to fight crime, describing technological advances such as scanners, sensors, and security sprays and explaining how natural and genetic fingerprinting works and how robots are used to defuse bombs.”
Call Tag: 681 SN
Lexile 960LWebber, D. (2007). Shot and framed : photographers at the crime scene. New YOrk: Franklin Watts.
“Presents a collection of real-life cases that have been solved by forensic photographers.”
Call Tag: 363.25 WEB
Lexile 590L