Clues in Corpses: A Closer Look at Body Farms

by Sophie Washburne

When human remains are found at a crime scene, forensic anthropologists examine them to determine the time and cause of death, as well as the identity of the victim. How do they know the answers to these questions? Body farms are facilities where specialists can study the ways bodies decompose under different conditions, which helps forensic anthropologists solve crimes more effectively. Informative fact boxes, full-color photographs, and engaging...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534562710
• ISBN13: 9781534562714
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10