Who Dunnit? Forensic Science Experiments

Trace evidence is often the most important evidence involved in a crime. Analyze bones and blood spatter patterns, find out if bullets came from a suspect's gun, and more. Many experiments include ideas readers can use for their science fair, using the scientific method, and each chapter ends with a crime for readers to solve.

Forensic scientists solve mysteries using whatever tiny scraps of evidence they can find. They must be sharp-witted and quick on their feet in order to gather clues, often in a very limited time frame. Readers explore the world of forensic mysteries with scientists in the field, and find out how they can become a forensic scientist, too.

Sometimes criminals use forgeries in their crimes. Readers learn how to spot a fake, and hone their science skills using the scientific method. Many experiments include ideas readers can use for their science fair, and each chapter ends with a crime for readers to solve.

Do you think your readers have what it takes to be a forensic scientist? Readers will use their sleuthing skills and the scientific method to do fun science projects about fingerprints, lip prints, footprints, and more. Many experiments include ideas readers can use for their science fair, and each chapter ends with a crime for readers to solve.