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v, 256 pages : illustrations, 16 unnumbered pages ; 20 cm
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English
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"They thought they had gotten away with murder. They were wrong. Discover the vital clues, the crucial evidence, the lucky breaks, the chases, the painstaking detective work, the unlikely heroes that led to the capture of serial killers such as "The Good Nurse" poisoner Charles Cullen, finally detected by a young colleague; Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe, revealed by false license plates; Night Stalker Richard Ramirez, spotted by a 13-year-old boy;...
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32 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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"Forensic science helps to determine the cause of somebody's death and to catch people who have committed a crime. Learn about the history of forensics, the latest tools and techniques forensic scientists use, and more"--
3) Forensics
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64 pages : illustrations (color) ; 19 cm.
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English
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"Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged, and analyzed, these traces help investigators figure out how a crime unfolded. From protective clothing and ballistics to autopsy and fire investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab, or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills!"--
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112 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Although controversial, true crime is more popular than ever. Experts believe this is because people enjoy the opportunity to face their deepest fears without actually putting themselves in danger. This compelling volume features more than a dozen true crime stories involving dead bodies, skeletons, and innovative crime-solving techniques. Readers will feel like they are part of the action of solving each crime with elaborate illustrations and a layout...
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184 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm
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English
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"Critically acclaimed author, HP Newquist, writes about the history of forensic science for young readers. The book also includes classroom activities and full-color photos "--
Learn about the history of forensic science, how to collect and analyze evidence, and get one step closer to being a world-class, crime-solving detective! From the critically acclaimed author of The Book of Chocolate, The Human Body, and From Here to There, comes an all new...
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xxi, 324 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
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English
Description
"Fans of true crime shows like CSI, NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Law and Order know that when it comes to "getting the bad guy" behind bars, your best chance of success boils down to the strength of your evidence - and the forensic science used to obtain it. Beyond the silver screen, forensic science has been used for decades to help solve even the most tough-to-crack cases. In 2018, the accused Golden State Killer, Joseph DeAngelo, was finally apprehended...
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