Forensic Science

Forensic Science

by Peter Pentland and Pennie Stoyles

Chelsea House Publishers (2003)

Interest Level: grades 3-7

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Informational Book

Summary:

This book provides an overview of all the aspects of Forensic Science and the tools used in investigations. Some of the topics discussed include fingerprinting, DNA profiling, and autopsies.

Online Connections:

1. Forensic Science Website: library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00206/index1.htm

2. Forensic Science Carreer website: www.criminology.fsu.edu/faculty/nute/FScareers.html

Book Connections:

1. Science Encounters: CRIME DETECTION by Chris Oxlade

2. The Bone Detectives by Donna M. Jackson, Photographs by Charlie Fellenbaum

Keywords: Crime, Crime Lab, Science, Blood, Evidence, Bones

RISKY BUSINESS: Storm Chaser

RISKY BUSINESS: Storm Chaser

by Keith Elliot Greenberg

Blackbirch Press Book (1998)

Interest Level: grades 3-6

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Biography

Summary:

This book is a biography of Brian Taggart who is an airplane pilot and a Lieutenant Commander for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for deadly storms. He goes into dangerous storms to collect information that could help determine where and when a stom will hit.

Online Connections:

1. Author biography website: http://www.simonsays.com/content/destination.cfm?tab=1&pid=365071&agid=13

2. Weather information websites: http://www.sun-sentinel.com/storm/, http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/, and http://205.156.54.206/

Book Connections:

1. Community Helpers: Meteorologists by Sandra J. Christian, M.Ed.

2. HURRICANE HUNTERS! Riders on the Storm by Chris L. Demarest

Keyworks: air pilots, storms, hurricanes, weather

Getting Ready for A Career in Health Care

Getting Ready for A Career in Health Care

by Bill Lund

Illustrated with Photographs by Peter Ford

Capstone Press (1996)

Interest Level: grades 3-6

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Type: Informational Book

Summary:

This book is an easy to read guide to the health care professions, including brief descriptions of various jobs in the health field.

Online Connections:

1. Author website: http://www.librarything.com/author/lundwilliam

2. Author profile: http://www.librarything.com/profile/billlund

Book Connectins:

1. Neighborhood Helpers: Nurses by Cecilia Minden and Linda M. Armantrout

2. EXPLORING CAREERS: Doctor by Peggy J. Parks

Keywords: doctor, nurse, dentist, home health care provider, emergency medical technician (EMT)

POLICE PATROL

POLICE PATROL

by Katherine K. Winkleman

Illustrations by John S. Winkleman

Walker Publishing Company (1996)

Interest Level: grades 4-5

CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

TYPE: Picture Book

Summary:

This book describes the activities that take place at a police station and the duties of different types of officers.

Online Connections:

1. Book Review Website: http://library.springville.org:8000/kcweb/kcContent?isbn=9780802784537&type=review&controlnumber=+++00017013&referedby=titlelist

2. How to become a Police Officer website: http://www.ehow.com/how_8106_become-police-officer.html

Book Connections:

1. I WANT TO BE A Police Officer by Dan Liebman

2. POLICE OFFICERS by Paulette Bourgeois and Kim LaFave

Keywords: police officer, detective, Miranda Warning, prison, crime lab