Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
8.4
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
12991
Points per Word
0.000154
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.041667
Series
Crime Scene Science
Description
In the Laboratory is a nonfiction book that explores the forensic science techniques used to solve violent crimes. The book examines fingerprint analysis, firearms examination, trace evidence, and DNA analysis. It also discusses real criminal cases to illustrate how these laboratory methods are applied in actual investigations. This book is designed for upper high school students with a reading level of 8.4.