"Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases -- she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details. In fact, Rita has been hiding a secret: she sees the ghosts of crime victims who point her toward the clues that other investigators overlook. As a lone portal back to the living for traumatized spirits, Rita is terrorized by nagging ghosts who won't...

The development of forensic science in solving crimes, with real-life case examples.

Forensics for Kids provides the complete history of forensic science, giving readers a comprehensive understanding of the crime-solving advancements that led to modern forensics. Author Melissa Ross reveals fascinating stories, famous cases, pioneers who led the way, and what forensics might look like in the future.

Presents a guide to computer forensics covering such topics as how to set up a forensics lab, legal aspects of forensics work, and using open source software to conduct searches.

Photographs and real-world examples explain the science behind crime solving and criminal conviction, discussing DNA, ballistics, fingerprint technology, forensics, and more.

Traces cases in recent history that have been solved using the latest forensic science of the time, such as the first case to use fingerprint evidence, hair matching and DNA profiling.

"It's inside every living plant and animal, from the tiniest seed to the person standing next to you, but how much do you know about DNA? This book gives children an in-depth look at DNA and its role in all living things -- from why we have different-colored eyes to why we age. Discover what DNA is, what it does, and how it shapes our lives, including inheritance and why we look like our parents; forensic science and how DNA evidence helps catch criminals;...