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Informationen zum Autor Tom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written many titles in the bestselling series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science . His other titles include How to Build a Human Body and his book on the history, science and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled . Tom lives in Bristol. Simon Basher is an internationally recognized illustrator, author and artist. His range of work includes large scale paintings, animation, printmaking and digital media. He is best known for creating and illustrating a novel series of books that make science and other topics fun and accessible for younger students. His illustration style is described as graphic surrealism; a synergy of European graphic design and Japanese character creation. Simon Basher lives and works in London, England. Klappentext Basher lifts the lid on solving crimes in this fact-filled science book. Zusammenfassung Learn how to collect the evidence and crack the case in Basher’s eye-opening guide to the world of forensic science. - What secrets do Tyre Track, Fingerprint and Bloodspatter hold? - How do DNA Collection and DNA Profiling help identify criminals? - Why are maggots, flies and beetles Forensic Entomologist’s best friends? With age-appropriate real-world examples, Basher’s world of forensic science has the answers to these questions, and more. Every crime scene is laced with traces left behind by the people doing wrong. Bagged, tagged and analysed, these traces help investigators work out how a crime unfolded. From Protective Clothing and Ballistics to Facial Recognition and Fire Investigator, Basher introduces the key players at the crime scene, back in the lab or out in the field. Look inside to get the lowdown on their crime-solving skills! Perfect for home or school, Basher's highly original books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. They make difficult concepts tangible, understandable and even lovable. Chatty first-person text and stylish, contemporary character illustrations give a voice, personality and story to each topic – a brilliant way to communicate science. ...
