Crime-Fighting Devices

Robert Snedden

Hardcover

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This addition to the visually stimulating Sci-Hi series looks at the application of science and new technologies to fighting crime, from security scanners to genetic fingerprinting and tasers, and how they affect our lives. It looks at new materials, discoveries, and inventions, and assesses their effectiveness.

Book Details

Publisher: Raintree
Publish Date: Jul 1st, 2011
Pages: 48
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 9.60in - 7.60in - 0.40in - 0.65lb
EAN: 9781410942753
Recommended age: 11-15
Categories: • Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades

Praise for this book

High Interest, easy-to-read book on technological crime-fighting devices such as GPS tracking, DNA analytics, and the gadgets used to catch the bad guy! This is 43 pages of bright, colorful, and educational topics for students interested in technology.-- "Denton ISD"

The world around us changes daily as new scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs impact the way we live, work, and play. This new series endeavors to present recent developments in specific fields. In Food Technology, food is defined before the author takes the reader on a tour from food production to manufacturing, quality control, cooking techniques, and food safety. Subjects such as genetically modified ingredients, advertising and making food more appealing to customers, and designing a dish are also presented. In Crime Fighting Devices, crime prevention is explored, along with surveillance methods, the crime lab, satellites and tracking, how a scene is secured once a crime has been committed, and how to deal with danger. Future crime-fighting technology is also discussed. Sci-Hi is written at the fourth-grade reading level and is designed to appeal to struggling readers in middle or junior high school. The sentences are short and factual, and the writing is engaging. A topic relating to the theme is presented in short chapters of four to six pages. Technical words are defined in the sentence itself and gathered in a glossary. Each book also includes websites for more information and an index. These books will attract teens who have research projects on these topics or who are interested in the latest technological advances.--Etienne Vallée Voya February 2012 Issue-- "Voya"

Snedden covers many interesting topics and explains the science behind how they work. From metal detectors to surveillance cameras there are many short insets with background color to keep a student's interest. Snedden is quick to point out that people are worried about the government invading their privacy. England especially has more security cameras per person than any other country. Snedden also has many colorful pictures and diagrams to help students visualize the various concepts being discussed. One of my favorite sections is on how security can listen to people in a room using lasers! The laser listening device can detect tiny vibrations in glass windows and can be translated into conversations. Another interesting crime is how thieves use skimming to steal a person's credit card information; fortunately the police have created an anti-skimming device that is now used in ATM machines. This book would be an awesome addition for any forensics, science, history, technology or even a debate class. -Jane Colling, Central High School Omaha Public Schools 2/7/2013-- "Omaha Public Schools"

Each title provides current, up-to-date information for technological innovations, some of which have been around for awhile, some of which are new on the horizon. Every title provides an overview of the "science behind" the technology, and current and future uses. Each volume is richly illustrated with color photos and diagrams; fact boxes abound which explain key vocabulary and provide anecdotal information. The reading level provides accessibility for reluctant readers, and these titles are promising for use by both student researchers and students who are interested in the topics. Each volume is appended by a quiz and topics for research list. Index. Douglas K. Dillon, Ph.D., Library Media Specialist, Lakota Plains Junior School, Lakota Ridge Junior School, Lakota West Freshman Campus, Lakota West High School, West Chester, Ohio Library Media Connection March/April 2012Recommended-- "Library Media Connection"