Real-life cases tell the history of modern forensic science, from the first test for arsenic poisoning to fingerprinting, firearm and blood spatter analysis, and DNA evidence. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Black-and-white photographs and images of historical artifacts.
Title alpha Blood, Bullets, and Bones: The Story of Forensic Science from Sherlock Holmes to DNA
Level Nonfiction High Plus
Pages Count 272
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Forensic sciences. Crime. Criminal investigation. History
SRC Level 9.200000
SRC Points 14.000000
Lexile 1030L
Trim Size 9" x 6"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-10-03
JLG Release Date Jan 2017
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
Nonfiction High Plus
Nonfiction High Plus (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
In today's classroom, Common Core is king and this level helps support the need for quality nonfiction for teen readers. These stimulating informational texts invite teen readers to question assumptions and engage in high-order thinking while providing examples of excellence in research and presentation. The 14 books in this category will attract browsers as well as report-writers. May include some books written for adults.
14 books per Year
$332.64 per Year
Interests
Diversity, Mature Readers, Nonfiction, Biographies, History
Illustrations/Images: Blood/Gore,Illustrations/Images: Disturbing Imagery,Language: Strong Language,Violence: Gun Violence,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape,Violence: Torture,Violence: War/Harsh Realities of War
Discrimination: Racial Insensitivity/Racism,Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco: Reference or Discussion,Language: Strong Language,Social Issue: Political Viewpoint/Satire,Violence: General,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion