Forensic Science

April 1, 2015

Gr 8 Up-This well-researched series presents eight scientific fields of study and explores their origins, current impact, and future implications. Beginning with an attention-grabbing introduction, the narrative is engaging, immersing readers in the histories of these subjects. What follows is a chronicle of each subject that includes key figures and their impact on science and culture as well as technologies that have played a role in the discipline's evolution. Complex scientific principles are made accessible through meaningful, straightforward language, and in-text citations and source notes provide greater credibility and authority. Historical photographs are numerous and put a face on the men and women who have shaped science. VERDICT A first-purchase consideration.

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