The Bone Detectives: How Forensic Anthropologists Solve Crimes and Uncover Mysteries of the Dead by Donna M. Jackson
It’s said that “dead men tell no tales” yet their bones and other body parts help identify missing people, solve crimes and uncover mysteries. Forensic anthropologists or “bone detectives” can “read” or study a body to uncover interesting facts, stories and identities. Forensic sculptors expertly mold clay over a skull’s bone structure to reconstruct a face to help identify the body.
Award winning journalist Donna M. Jackson’s lively writing and Charlie Fellenbaum’s graphic photography pull you into this fascinating field of research.
The Wildlife Detectives: How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against nature by Donna M. Jackson
In another fascinating book about forensic research, Donna M. Jackson shows us that forensics helps nature and animals as well as humans.
Up until recently, 90% of crimes against nature – killing endangered animals, killing certain animals for their organs, fur or feathers – went unsolved and unpunished. Today we have the US Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon – the first in the world.
These Wildlife Detectives analyze clues from DNA, bones, blood and even human footprints and weapons. Just like police detectives, they apply their expert skills to fight crimes against nature and animals.
Fascinating detailed photography perfectly illustrate Ms. Jackson’s expertly researched information.
Come into the Lenox Library and visit the Youth Department to check these two books out.