Crime Lab 101: 25 Different Experiments in Crime Detection (Dover Children's Science Books)

Do you have what it takes to be a crime scene investigator? Any budding detective with an interest in police work will be fascinated by this inside look at detection and forensic science. A series of Crime Labs focus on practicing specific techniques, and Crime Lab Exercises explore the principles behind the methods of detection.
Learn how to record and lift fingerprints, identify a ransom note's ink, and reveal messages on a seemingly blank page. You'll also discover approaches to code cracking; voice pattern analysis; and matching hair, clothing, and tissue samples. A history of forensic science is included in this eye-opening look at crime detection, along with true-life tales of famous sleuths and remarkable cases.
"An entertaining title for junior detectives, recreational readers, and science-fair students." — School Library Journal
"Detective wannabes will find a wealth of how-to tips." — New York Newsday

Author of more than 130 science books for young readers, Robert Gardner taught biology, chemistry, and physics at the Salisbury School for almost 40 years, where he served as department chair for 30 years. His awards include the SB&F (Science Books and Film) Prize for Excellence in Science Books, a Lifetime Achievement Award in Hands-On Science Writing.