Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids

by Jim Wiese

Book Overview

Children/Science

Become a super science sleuth with . . .

Detective Science

40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activitiesfor Kids

Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science canhelp solve a mystery. From dusting for fingerprints to analyzinghandwriting, these easy, fun-filled activities give you a firsthandlook at how detectives and forensic scientists use science to solvereal-life crimes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471119806
• ISBN13: 9780471119807
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Best Science experiement book? I'd say so!

This book, along with all of Jim Wiese's books, are a complete essential for any science teacher, curious adult, curious kid, student who has to complete a science project, or parent of a student who has to complete a science project. I can't say enough about this line of books. When I taught biology, I used ideas in these books to run experiments in my classroom. One of my students lifted fingerprints off of tin foil via the method outlined in this book, I created an ink chromatography lab based on a lab in this book. My stories connected to these books are endless. And I revently turned my friend who teaches elementary school onto these books. He's bought every one- more than the three I have. Rollercoaster Science looks neat. My favorite is Detective Science, then Magic Science. He's bought ones I didn't know exised and is starting a science club, which no doubt will revolve around these books. He did a fingerprinting activity in class last week, which sent the kids into a frenzy! They thought it was the coolest! You'll never regret getting this book or any others from Jim Wiese. I only wish I had them when I was a kid!!!

Great ideas!!!

This book has many kid-friendly activities related to forensic science. They are easy to do and are engaging!

Buy this book!

This book contains fantastic activities that can easily be done inside a classroom. They are easy to understand and lots of fun for kids. I developed a mystery unit using this book, and my students loved it.