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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3447
Points per Word 0.00029
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

This brief overview of the job responsibilities of crime scene investigators discusses what tools they use on the job, how they help the police solve crimes, how their work has changed over the years, and other related topics.

Quick Summary

Crime Scene Investigator lets kids step into the shoes of the real-life detectives who crack cases using science and smart thinking, giving them a behind-the-scenes pass to one of the world's coolest jobs. Readers will love discovering the high-tech tools investigators use, from fingerprint dust to DNA analysis, and how each piece of evidence tells a story that helps police track down the bad guys. If your kid devours the "Who Would Win?" series or dreams of solving puzzles like Encyclopedia Brown, they will be hooked On This Special Night fascinating look at real crime-solving science. With a 5.1 reading level and short length, this is perfect for curious readers in grades 3-6 who want a fast, mind-blowing read.