I read this book because it was about forensics and crime solving. This book was about how real crimes are solved and what scientist have to do to solve the crimes. This book tells the reader stories about crimes and what mistake the criminal made to get caught. In some cases the criminal didn't make any mistakes but they still got caught. Or in some cases the criminal didn't get aught at all. I liked this book because it tell me stories about crimes and how they are solved and what tools scientist use to help solve the crimes.
Fingerprints and Talking Bones
By Charlotte Jones
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grade 7 | n/a | 7 | 21190 |
Can a skeleton confess? Can a talking parrot actually lead the police to a suspect?
Throughout the twentieth century, important crimes have been solved with unusual clues that have required detectives to go off the beaten track and sometimes to consult with experts from scientific fields. Charlotte Foltz Jones has drawn together numerous actual accounts that illustrate the fascinatingly diverse and often surprising paths to truth. Bugs, dirt, bite marks, and even pets are all potential crime-solving clues. This page-turning book is perfect for detectives-to-be, young scientists, and all those interested in a peek at the police work that goes on behind the scenes.
Throughout the twentieth century, important crimes have been solved with unusual clues that have required detectives to go off the beaten track and sometimes to consult with experts from scientific fields. Charlotte Foltz Jones has drawn together numerous actual accounts that illustrate the fascinatingly diverse and often surprising paths to truth. Bugs, dirt, bite marks, and even pets are all potential crime-solving clues. This page-turning book is perfect for detectives-to-be, young scientists, and all those interested in a peek at the police work that goes on behind the scenes.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN-13: 9780440413189
ISBN-10: 0440413184
Published on 2/9/1999
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 144