Forensic Psychologist

Is the suspect a cold-blooded killer or suffering from a mental illness? This is the kind of tough question that a forensic psychologist must help answer. These specialists combine their knowledge of psychology and the law to come up with answers. Look inside to find out more about how forensic psychologists use their skills to serve the legal system.

About the author

Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. They cover U.S. and world history and culture, science and nature, and English grammar. Ann has also enjoyed careers as a children's book editor and an advertising copywriter. An avid traveler, she has toured Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and East Asia. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she now lives in Chicago. She enjoys biking, kayaking, and flying kites.

Product details

• Authors: Ann Heinrichs
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2009
• EAN: 9781602793095
• ISBN: 978-1-60279-309-5
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 241 mm x 8 mm
• Weight: 272 g
• Series: 21st Century Skills Library: C; Cool Science Careers
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine