"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...

"Crime novelist and former police officer Nigel McCrery provides an account of all the major areas of forensic science from around the world over the past two centuries. The book weaves dramatic narrative and scientific principles together in a way that allows readers to figure out crimes along with the experts. Readers are introduced to such fascinating figures as Dr. Edmond Locard, the "French Sherlock Holmes;" Edward Heinrich, "Wizard of Berkeley,"...

"Forensic science is typically defined as the application of science to the law; both criminal and civil law. Most people tend to associate forensic science with investigation of crimes such as burglary; arson; possession of illegal drugs; drug trafficking; drink and drug driving offences; attacks against the person including murder and sexual assault. However, forensic science is applied to investigation of a far wider range of potential prosecutions...

Explores how a variety of crimes were solved using forensic science.