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The Oklahoma City Bombing

Author: Brownell, Richard

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 10.7
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 21216
Points per Word 0.000189
Page Count 104
Points per Page 0.038462

Description

This book examines the scientific evidence and forensic techniques used to identify and prosecute the terrorist that was responsible for bombing the Alfred P. Murrah federal building in 1993.

Quick Summary

"The Oklahoma City Bombing" by Richard Brownell investigates how forensic scientists and investigators gathered evidence to identify and convict Timothy McVeigh for the 1993 terrorist attack on the Alfred P. Murrah federal building. The book covers forensic science techniques, criminal investigation procedures, and the detailed process of building a prosecution case through scientific evidence. If your kid likes true crime documentaries or books like "The Perfect Murder" by Peter James, they will be fascinated by this detailed examination of how investigators solved one of America's deadliest domestic terrorist attacks. This book is ideal for students in grades 9-12 with a reading level around 10.7 who are interested in criminal justice, history, and forensic science.