Forensics: Whodunnit

by C.M. Johnson

How does science help solve crimes? In Forensics, part of Full Tilt’s Origins series, readers will consider fingerprints, DNA, autopsy, and the CSI Effect as they examine how crimes are committed and solved. Whodunnit is a nonfiction series that presents the origins of different types of crimes, law enforcement groups, criminal organizations, and crime-fighting techniques. Each book features four distinct topics related to one overarching subject, from beat cops and the Secret Service, to fingerprinting and forensics. Each topic is presented in detail, and includes an informative timeline, fun facts, asides, key words, and comprehension questions. Whodunnit is a high-interest low-level series that will hold students’ interest while they learn about the ever-changing nature of crime-related topics.

48 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2018

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[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great first book on forensics. The general public has very little understanding of how important it is to have trained professionals look at evidence; most of us are influenced by what some experts have labeled the 'CSI Effect' - understanding of evidence based on popular police procedural dramas that 'solve' crime in an hour (!) This is a great 'grounding' book for a young person thinking about going into this field.