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Catching a Killer

by Lucy Green

Forensic science and homicide investigations

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Forensic science and homicide investigations

Lucy Green’s guide examines how forensic evidence can help investigators reconstruct a homicide and identify responsibility. It covers methods including blood-spatter analysis, autopsies, DNA profiling, toxicology, and trace analysis, with real-life cases illustrating how evidence is used. Levelled text, glossaries, critical-thinking questions, and a concluding quiz provide structure for learning the subject’s vocabulary and concepts. The book connects scientific techniques with the investigative work of interpreting what happened.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in forensics and homicide investigations
  • Students seeking an accessible introduction to forensic science vocabulary
  • Classroom or library readers using structured nonfiction with questions and a quiz

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Forensic scienceHomicide investigationEvidence and analysisScientific vocabulary and comprehension

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Book overview

How do investigators use forensics to track down a killer?

This gripping high/low title explores the science and strategy behind solving homicides. Readers discover how forensic experts use blood spatter analysis, autopsies, DNA evidence, and behavioral profiling to piece together how a homicide happened--and who's responsible. Real-life cases show how science turns suspicion into proof.

This book explores the cutting-edge forensic techniques and tools used to solve homicides--from exhuming bodies and performing autopsies to toxicology, trace analysis, and DNA profiling.

Carefully levelled text makes complex science accessible. Both an on-page and end-of-book glossary introduce key vocabulary, helping readers decode language while staying engaged. Key terms are reinforced through critical thinking questions, inspiring further thought about the topic and language. A quiz at the end of the book prompts students to revisit pages to discover the answers, reinforcing their knowledge and reading skills. Together, these features support comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and reading fluency--making the book a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and intervention programs.

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