Forensic Ballistics: Styles of Projectiles

Forensic Ballistics: Styles of Projectiles by Sue Hamilton provides a factual overview of forensic ballistics designed for middle-grade readers. It covers the history of ballistic analysis, the methods used to examine bullets and other projectiles, and the role of crime-scene investigators in collecting and interpreting this evidence. The book includes real-world case studies and profiles of forensic experts to show how ballistic evidence contributes to solving crimes. Written at a reading level of 7.7, the text offers an accessible introduction to the science behind forensic ballistics for students in grades four through eight.