Stiefel. Fingerprints

Stiefel, Chana    Fingerprints      

 Enslow      2011  104p  23.95 978-0-7660-3689-5  

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   Beginning with a discussion of early means of criminal investigations and how fingerprint physiology methods drastically changed the ways crimes were solved, Stiefel explains the by which fingerprints can be characterized and how law enforcement agencies make and use fingerprint records.  Forensic science and criminal investigations provide the basis for some of the hottest shows on the tube these days and this book will entice young readers into a deeper look at evidence gathering.  Beginning with a discussion of early means of criminal investigations and how fingerprint physiology methods drastically changed the ways crimes were solved, Stiefel explains the methodology by which fingerprints can be characterized and how law enforcement agencies make and use fingerprint records.  She describes the techniques by which experts locate, lift, and record fingerprints and use them to convict lawbreakers.   She chronicles cases in which fingerprint evidence led to just convictions and those in which poor evidence gathering led to unjust incarcerations.  She also details new methods of crime solving through DNA analysis and how fingerprint scanning is becoming part of everyday life.
   The book is clearly written with each chapter filled with colorful, eye-catching graphics, photographs, and fascinating facts.  The book also includes fact boxes on earlier methods of crime analysis, fingerprint technology, and possible career paths.  The book ends with chapter notes, a glossary, a brief bibliography of books and web sites, and an index.  It is sure to whet the interest of its readers for more information.
      True Forensic Crime Stories (Enslow)     This excellent series contains four titles about fingerprint analysis, bones, DNA and blood, and discovering trace evidence.  They are clearly written with each chapter filled with colorful, eye-catching graphics, photographs, and fascinating facts.      Forensics   Susan Ogintz

 

Latta, Sara L. Bones

Latta, Sara L.    Bones 

 Enslow      2011  104p  23.95 978-0-7660-3669-7 

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     This volume in the rue Forensic Crime Stories series deals with forensic anthropology.  History and current practice are explored through a series of case studies, highlighting the ways in which the science developed and is used today.  Color photos and true life case studies bring the science of forensic anthropology to life fro middle readers.  High school readers will also find much of interest in this volume.  The history and development of the science is explored, and numerous stories highlight different aspects of forensics in solving murders, as far back as 1849, and up to the present day.

Chapter notes, bibliographical references, a glossary and index complete the volume.  It will provide basic information in an interesting format that will appeal to reluctant readers, and encourage older readers to find out more about the science.        True Forensic Crime Stories (Enslow)      This book is part of the True Forensic Crime Stories series.  There are 6 books in the series at this time.  The overall focus of these volumes is on different types of crime evidence, with case studies to illustrate.  Forensic anthropology   Pat Naismith

Gardner, Robert Whose Fingerprints Are These?

Gardner, Robert Whose Fingerprints Are These?
Enslow 2010 48p 23.93
978-0-7660-3245-3 elem E-BNes
Who Dunnit? Forensic Science Experiments (Enslow)
Beginning with a discussion of fingerprint physiology, Gardner explains the means by which fingerprints can be characterized and how to make clear fingerprint records and continues by how these might be incorporated into a science project. Forensic science and criminal investigations provide the basis for some of the hottest shows on the tube these days and this book may entice young readers into looking at science experimentation in a new and different way. Beginning with a discussion of fingerprint physiology, Gardner explains the means by which fingerprints can be characterized and how to make clear fingerprint records and continues by discussing in what way these might be incorporated into a science project. Each continuing chapter presents a hypothetical crime scene and uses the readers’ increasing knowledge as the basis for further experimentation. Gardner later branches out by offering information on lip and tooth prints, footprints, and other tracks. Each experiment contains a list of necessary materials, clear illustrations and photographs, and “Who dunnit” crime scenes. The book ends with the answers, a glossary, bibliography of books and Internet addresses, and an index. While this is, by necessity, a cursory overview of forensic crime work, it is sure to whet the interest of its readers for more information.

This is “CSI” in a book and will entrance young readers. A highly recommended purchase for elementary libraries. Ogintz, Susan

Williams, Judith Forensic Scientist.

Williams, Judith Forensic Scientist.
Enslow 2009 128p 31.93 978-0-7660-3051-0 ms/jr
Wild Science Careers (Enslow)

By a series of individual career profiles, each involving a specific case, the jobs of different forensic scientists are examined. A very readable and informative exploration of careers in forensic science. Each career is examined as a case study, with background information about the career, and a demonstration of what each scientific field encompasses. The cases pose a “mystery” and then go on to show how the forensic scientist helps to solve the case. The forensic careers profiled are: criminologist, forensic pathologist, forensic entomologist, forensic chemist, physical anthropologist.

Color photos and interesting text boxes complement the text. A chart at the end of the volume shows the education and salary for each career. The only problem is that it is not continuous, being interspersed with other text. Chapter Notes, a glossary, bibliography and index complete the volume. All in all, a attractive and useful resource for middle and lower high school readers. PN

Discovering Underwater Secrets with a Nature Photographer

Murphy, Patricia. Discovering Underwater Secrets with a Nature Photographer. New York: Enslow, 2007. 978-0-7660-2816-6. 24p. $21.26. I like science series (nonfiction 778.7).
This colorful book introduces the young reader to the work of nature photographer Norbert Wu. Filled with magnificent color photographs of underwater life from around the world, the brief text is enlightening and offers basic information about the work of a nature photographer and the environment in which he works. This is enhanced by quotations from Mr. Wu, a suggestion page of ways in which the young reader can help preserve the oceans, and a matching game of the ocean life displayed. The book is simply and clearly written. It is library-bound, begins with a glossary and ends with a brief list of Norbert Wu facts, a bibliography of books and Internet sites, and an index. SO

Discovering a new animal. (I Like Science series)

Lunde, Darrin. Discovering a new animal. New York: Enslow, 2008.
978-0-7660-2815-9. 24p. $21.26. I like science series (nonfiction 590.1). Mammals-research.

This colorful book introduces the young reader to the work of the American Museum of Natural History naturalist Darrin Lunde. Filled with magnificent color photographs of life in the Vietnam rainforest, the brief text is enlightening and offers basic information about the work of a naturalist and the environments in which he works. This is enhanced by quotations from Mr. Lunde, a description of his search for undiscovered mammals, and a “You be the scientist” game. The book is simply and clearly written. It is library-bound, begins with a glossary and ends with a brief list of Darrin Lunde facts, a bibliography of books and Internet sites, and an index. SO

Forensic Science Projects Series

Rainis, Kenneth. Forensic Science Projects series.
Enslow, 2006, 128p, $31.93
Forensic and criminal investigations shows are some of the hottest items on the television these days and these books may entice young readers into looking at science experimentation in new and different ways. In the Forensic Science series real criminal cases are cited and then instructions are given for related experiments to be carried out by the "junior forensic investigator." A glossaries and index es are provided.
After the importance of informative text and photos, the most supportive factor of this book is the visual appeal to students and readers. The layout of the various pages is diversified and well balanced between text and color photographs so that concepts are grouped together. The flow and balance of both the text and visuals are integrated to present a very stimulating book for both young and reluctant readers. The writing is lively and and informative and provides a well-balanced look at a fascinating topic. The books contais very clear diagrams of experiments, illustrations, charts, graphs, and tables. They have an excellent glossary with clear explanations of the scientific terms. The author considers safety aspects and is very clear about the necessity for careful work. The books end with an appendix of science supply companies, a bibliography of books for further reading and Internet resources, and an index.
Titles in this excellent Forensic science projects series include:
Blood and DNA evidence
Fingerprints
Forgery
Hair, clothing, and tire track evidence
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