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Forensic Evidence: Prints
John Townsend
Library Binding (Crabtree Publishing Company, March 1, 2008)Describes how our prints are unique and how they are used by scientists for identification purposes.
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Poisoning: 1
John Townsend
Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 18, 2004)Find out inside: Who poisoned 21 people including her own children? Which famous emperor might have been poisoned by his own wallpaper? Which poison makes its victims turn blue? Why do people commit crimes? How do they do it and what are the consequences?
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Famous Forensic Cases
John Townsend
Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2011)"Traces the cases in recent history that have been solved using the latest forensic science of the time, such as the first case to use fingerprint evidence, hair matching, and DNA profiling. Includes real case files and case studies"--Provided by publisher.
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Incredible Arachnids
John Townsend
Paperback (Raintree, Oct. 12, 2004)What spider is the most poisonous in the world? Find out in this unprecedented exploration of the incredible creatures in the world around us. Each title focuses on weird and wonderful examples of creatures that are not the norm after an introduction describing the animal’s normal characteristics. A conservation angle is also included to demonstrate how animals are in danger from humans and our activities and to stress what needs to be done to protect them and their environments.
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Bone Dectective
John Townsend
Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, July 11, 2008)Outlines the process by which forensic anthropoligists can identify a skeleton and determine how the person died.
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Mysterious Urban Myths
John Townsend
Library Binding (Raintree, May 4, 2004)Read some of the funniest, scariest, and most disgusting modern legends and see if they can really be true. From failed criminals to medical mishaps, find out what makes these tales so popular.
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Foolish Physics
John Townsend
Paperback (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2007)Physics deals with energy like heat and sound, forces such as gravity, what’s in a lightning flash – and why planes crash. Physicists risked their lives with dangerous experiments and some blew themselves to pieces. In this book, read about the monk who tried to fly like a bird, how bath time proved a gold crown was fake, and why electric shocks were measured by how high they made people jump.
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Crime Lab Detectives
John Townsend
Library Binding (Amicus, Sept. 1, 2011)"Describes the types of items found at a crime scene that can be pieces of evidence in a criminal investigation, such as hair and saliva that carry DNA, fingerprints, clothing fibers, and foot prints. Includes real case files and case studies"--
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Pills, Powders & Potions: A History of Medication
John Townsend
Paperback (Raintree, Aug. 15, 2006)Townsend, John
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Mysterious Encounters
John Townsend
Paperback (Raintree, May 4, 2004)This title looks at UFO sightings from around the world and asks if aliens really exist. From Roswell, New Mexico, to flying saucers, discover a universe where there are more questions than answers.
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101 Things You Didn't Know About Your Body
John Townsend
Library Binding (Raintree, July 1, 2011)This book gives 101 fun and fascinating facts about the human body.
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Would You Survive?: Animal and Plant Adaptation
John Townsend
Library Binding (Raintree, Oct. 17, 2005)Imagine you are lost in a desert. The sun is beating down and you are alone. Would you be able to survive? How does anything survive in such a harsh environment? Find out in this informative title.
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