30 Jun 2021

Forensics and Justice

 by Paula Johanson

The news in Canada this summer is troubling, with stories of unmarked graves on the sites of former Indian Residential Schools. Searches are being done on other former school sites, and in the United States as well. The little that was ever taught in public schools about the Residential School system is not enough, and people are looking to learn more.

Forensics is the science of examining physical evidence. There can be a forensic audit of paperwork and records, but forensic science is commonly used to study physical evidence of a crime.

Here are some books on forensic science  which you can request at your public library, or order online. If you take this list to a library or bookstore, they will help you get a copy. There are other books as well available on this topic, and referenced in the back of these books.



Forensic Science: In Pursuit of Justice written by Sci/Why's own member L.E. Carmichael

ISBN:  978-1624035616 Essential Library Publishing

https://www.amazon.ca/Forensic-Science-Pursuit-L-Carmichael/dp/1624035612/

This title presents the history of forensics. Vivid text details how early studies of toxic chemicals and firearm analysis led to modern scientific crime solving techniques. It also puts a spotlight on the brilliant scientists who made these advances possible. Useful sidebars, rich images, and a glossary help readers understand the science and its importance. Maps and diagrams provide context for critical discoveries in the field. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.

 

Look on the author L.E. Carmichael's website at https://www.lecarmichael.ca/books/ and scroll down to find among covers for her many books, the covers for these books on forensics.

Forensics in the Real World by L.E. Carmichael

ISBN: 9781680784794

https://abdobooks.com/shop/show/9632 

 

Fuzzy Forensics: DNA Fingerprinting Gets Wild by L.E. Carmichael

ISBN:9780994817716

https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/fuzzy-forensics-dna-fingerprinting-gets/9780994817716-item.html

Focusing on forensic science to protect endangered animals, this book is winner of the 2014 Lane Anderson Award for exceptional children''s science writing. 

 

Discover Forensic Science by L.E. Carmichael

https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/14712 

 

Bones Never Lie: How Forensics Help Solve History's Mysteries by Elizabeth MacLeod

ISBN: 978-1554514823 Annick Press

https://www.amazon.ca/Bones-Never-Lie-Forensics-Mysteries/dp/1554514827

This book collects seven mysteries about historic royal figures whose deaths were under suspicious circumstances. Hard scientific facts about crime-solving techniques make this book highly recommended by Sci/Why author L.E. Carmichael.

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