Presents a collection of famous cases solved by handwriting analysis including the Lindbergh kidnapping and the Hitler diaries.

Profiles real-life cases that have been solved through DNA matches; and explores the career of a DNA specialist.

Want to know more about forensic artists? You'll get the full picture when you read about: how an artist helped identify a murder victim--using only the skull; how the experts figure out what kidnap victims look like--years after they were kidnapped; how forensic artists pictured what King Tut looked like--before he became a mummy; and whether you might want to try your hand at a career in forensic art.--From publisher description.

Explores the work of forensic toxicologists, describing techniques they use to help solve crimes and discussing real cases.

Presents a collection of real-life cases that have been solved by forensic photographers.

Learn about parasites and the people who fight them with real life cases.

Explains how mosquitoes can spread deadly diseases, recounting true cases of people who have become seriously ill, and even died, after being bitten by a mosquito, describes how researchers study mosquitoes, and includes resources for further study.

Hopefully, the worst thing your pet ever comes home with is bad breath. But some furry friends can carry nasty germs, and that's where zoonotic disease researchers come in and investigate and stop animal diseases before they get you!

Bacteria are the most common living things on earth and you carry them wherever you go. Most of them couldn't hurt a flea, but if conditions are just right, they can cause big problems!