Format:Hardcover ISBN-10:0316829358 ISBN-13:9780316829359 Apr 1996 Publisher:Little Brown & Co 48 pages Grade:
From 3 to 4 Illustrated Edition:1 Language:English
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Synopsis An account of the work of forensic anthropologists as they participate in the criminal investigation of a skull found at a Missouri Boy Scout camp. These anthropologists work to identify the victim, solve the crime, and help prosecute the perpetrator. Readers will learn how such things as a person's size, age, and sex can be determined by studying their bones. Illustrated with color photographs, Explores the world of forensic anthropology and its applications in solving crimes.
Industry Reviews "Here's a winning combination: a well-constructed science lesson and a well-drawn murder mystery." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books - Elizabeth Bush (04/19/1996)
"The text is easily read and understandable to a nonscientific person. The photographs are terrific and complement text perfectly." Voya - Susan Levine (08/19/1996)