Synopses & Reviews
Older boys and girls will be mesmerized by this dramatically illustrated chronicle of crime detection and its many methods. Crimebusters surveys the wide spectrum of crime--burglary, forgery, arson, murder, and even cyber crime--and describes how the science of forensics has evolved to become the criminal investigator's most important tool. Dramatic full-color photos show how forensics technicians collect fingerprints, footprints, tire tracks, hair, and fibers from crime scenes, and then analyze them to get evidence that often points to a criminal's identity. Also described and illustrated is the science of ballistics--the study of bullets and firearms--and how specific guns are traced to criminal acts. The author cites fascinating real-life crime cases with reference to clues that resulted in their solution. Readers learn how infra-red light and X-rays can reveal art forgeries, how laser beams can map the paths of bullets, how DNA tests can establish the guilt or innocence of a criminal suspect, and much more. Full-color photos and illustrations appear on every page. A concluding forensics glossary and a list of recommended books and web sites will inspire young readers to delve more deeply into the absorbing science of crime detection.
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This book will be of special value to middle school students and high school students growing up in families where English is not the first language. Like other titles in Barron's Painless series, the approach to learning is informal and user-friendly. The authors take students step by step through all parts of speech—nouns, pronouns, verbs, modifiers, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Next they offer advice for improving vocabulary, spelling, and American English pronunciation, emphasizing the importance of active listening, and learning vowel sounds and R sounds, and recognizing silent letters and homophones. The book's final three chapters concentrate on written English, advancing from correct punctuation and sentence structure to writing essays and stories. The book's gradual, step-by-step approach makes the mastery of English a truly painless process for students whose first language is other than English.
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Really. This isn't going to hurt at all . . .
If you're having a difficult time learning correct grammatical English, this book will give you the help you're looking for. Written especially for middle school students and high school students growing up in families where English is not the first language, it presents an informal and user-friendly course in American English usage. The authors will take you step by step through all parts of speech and offer advice for improving vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation. Their gradual, step-by-step approach makes the mastery of English a truly painless learning process.
For Middle School and High School Students
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Catching criminals today is as much about science as sleuthing. Crimebusters looks at a huge variety of crime from burglary to forgery and from arson to cyber crime. Fingerprinting, gathering clues, and DNA testing are just a few of the areas covered in detail. Gripping real-life cases are examined under the microscope, and the author presents several simple forensic experiments that can be performed by amateur detectives using ordinary objects.
Clive Gifford has written many books for both adults and children on topics that include spies, robots, aliens, and sports.
About the Author
Clive Gifford writes books for both the juvenile and adult markets. They include books on spies, robots, and sports topics.