C Is for Crime Scene: Forensics a to Z - Couverture rigide

Staveley, Judy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 195862991X ISBN 13 : 9781958629918

Editeur : Science, Naturally!, 2025

Synopsis

How does science help solve a crime?

Cross over the yellow tape and enter the behind-the-scenes world of forensics! From the crime scene to the laboratory, learn about the real tools and steps used to hunt for clues and crack the case. E is for the evidence you'll find in this fascinating A to Z book.

Watch as forensic scientists brush fingerprints and swab samples. See how UV lights and microscopes uncover clues. Learn how special gear keeps evidence safe from contamination. And, most importantly, discover how asking questions is the key to every investigation.

Written by a forensic scientist and STEM educator, Dr. Judy Staveley, C Is for Crime Scene is a quirky, science-focused peek at what really goes into solving a crime. Colorful and offbeat illustrations by Alessandra Vitelli highlight creative thinking and reveal the amazing possibilities of forensic science.

Engaging for young children and entertaining for adults, this is the perfect read aloud for science lovers, true crime junkies, armchair detectives, and their pint-sized partners in crime.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Dr. Judy Staveley is a biotechnology expert and STEM consultant with advanced degrees in forensic science, biology, and health psychology. She has worked on biodefense and public health with federal agencies and has taught at multiple universities. Dedicated to mentoring future scientists, Dr. Staveley has directed the American Junior Academy of the National Association of Academies of Science and has served as President of the Washington Academy of Sciences. An advocate for gender inclusivity in STEM, she collaborates with organizations like STEM for Her and STEMifyGirls. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area.

Alessandra Vitelli is a freelance illustrator based in Naples, Italy. She has worked on several children's books for Italian and international publishing houses and teaches illustration at the Scuola Italiana di Comix in Naples. Alessandra is inspired by many things, including her children, her kittens, dreams, and new colors she sees around the world. In addition to illustration, she is passionate about photography and typography. She currently lives in Naples with her partner, two children, and two cats.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Science, Naturally!
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 195862991X
• ISBN 13: 9781958629918
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Vitelli Alessandra
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible