"A robbery has occurred. At first glance, it looks like nothing was left behind. But when fingerprint analysts arrive, they use a special light to find latent fingerprints. Find out about the techniques and tools fingerprint analysts use to help bring even the toughest cases to a close"--Provided by publisher.
"A terrible crime has occurred. At first glance, it looks like nothing was left behind. But when bloodstain analysts arrive, they find tiny drops of blood invisible to the naked eye. Find out about the techniques and tools bloodstain analysts use to help bring even the toughest cases to a close"--Provided by publisher.
A shooting has occurred. Investigators have not yet found evidence. Then they look in a surface water drain and find bullet casings. They put the casings in a paper bag and send them to the lab to be analyzed. Find out about the techniques and tools ballistics experts use to help bring even the toughest cases to a close.
"A crime has happened. Investigators find a computer at the crime scene. Experts find information on the computer that had been deleted. Police now have a clue. Find out how computer and other digital evidence can help bring casers to a close."--
How does the U.S. House of Representatives work? Discover who can be a representative, what they do, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
What is an election? Learn about elections and why it is important that people vote. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
What does a city mayor do? Learn about the duties of a city mayor and how the mayor serves people in the city. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
What does the U.S. Supreme Court do? Learn about who can be on the Supreme Court, how they are chosen, where they work, and more. Descriptive main text, full-color photos, fast facts, and callout definitions work together to support understanding.
When a crime occurs, investigators are on the case. Using a careful scientific process, they study the clues, including fingerprint, ballistics, digital, and blood evidence. Follow along and see how these highly trained crime scene and forensics investigators analyze what's left behind to move cases forward.
Exploring the social structure of elephants, this book delves into the concept of a herd and the benefits of communal living. It highlights how elephants rely on each other for safety, food, and nurturing their young. Through engaging insights, readers will discover the importance of teamwork and cooperation in the lives of these magnificent creatures.