A very elementary book for schoolchildren giving a first-hand look at how detectives and forensic scientists use science to solve crimes. It covers making a plaster cast of a shoe; identification of lip prints on glass; hair and fibre examination; the identification of unknown chemical substances and the analysis of handwriting. Some of the projects are covered very well others, like handwriting, are out of step with reality.

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Although the book only represents the tip of the iceberg, giving readers a flavour of the subject, it does cover most of the material required for the majority of GCSE courses. (OUT OF PRINT)

The book is an attempt at outlining the procedures that provide some of the facts presented as evidence at a court of law. The target reading group is the 16-18 year old, who may need information about the world `out there' and is based on talks given by the author to various groups in schools and colleges. (OUT OF PRINT)

Why do we need a science that studies people after they are dead? Talking Bones: The Science of Forensic Anthropology answers this question by introducing the readers to the study of using human bones to solve crimes. This book will cover the history, technology and importance of this new science and include actual forensic cases to illustrate how forensic anthropologists collect evidence, identify a victim, determine a murder weapon, and re-enact the scene of a crime. This book is part of the Facts on File Science Sourcebooks, which aim to present the latest areas of science in simple, straightforward language that students can easily understand. Numerous carefully chosen photos and diagrams illustrate the text, helping to make the information presented accessible to young readers. This book includes a glossary, a further reading list and a complete index.

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