Bibliograph

Investigating DNA and blood, Ellina Litmanovich and Sara L. Latta

Type

Label

Investigating DNA and blood, Ellina Litmanovich and Sara L. Latta

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 5-8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Investigating DNA and blood

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

982465084

Responsibility statement

Ellina Litmanovich and Sara L. Latta

Series statement

Crime scene investigators

Summary

Bloodstains provide clues as to how a crime had been committed. When a speck of blood falls on a surface, it leaves a shape and stain. This is called bloodstain evidence. Each individual carries DNA that is unique to him or her, except for identical twins. With the help of bloodstains and saliva, as well as fingernails, an investigator can recover enough evidence to confirm whether a defendant is guilty or innocent of a crime. This book includes sidebars that further expand on the topic, as well as a further reading list and career information for readers interested in this intriguing STEM field

Table Of Contents

Evidence of blood -- Blood or ink? -- Criminal or victim? -- DNA profiling -- Innocent until proven guilty -- Trying to solve unsolved mysteries -- Killing for profit -- Job opportunities

Target audience

juvenile

Classification