Skulls and Skeletons: True Life Stories of Bone Detectives (24/7: Science Behind the Scenes: Forensics)
In this book from the "24/7: Science Behind the Scenes: Forensics" series, readers will learn how scientists use bones to learn about past civilizations and solve present-day murders.
**Series Information
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series for grades 8-12, focusing on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and heart-stopping mysteries.
From killer wallpaper to deadly pets, from parasites to mosquitoes, these high-interest books build vocabulary, foster scientific knowledge, and develop inquiry skills through the use of charts, timelines, briefing notes, case files, primary sources, and captivating storytelling.
**Series Features
• Background information to build content-area knowledge
• Chapter summaries and questions that recap the evidence
• Reading cues such as: prompts, call-outs, highlighted words, diagrams, and primary sources
• Field guides and tools
• Sidebar interviews
Target age group 12-17
**Series Information
Science as inquiry is the core of this dynamic, investigative, high-interest series for grades 8-12, focusing on the science and technology used to solve real-life crimes and heart-stopping mysteries.
From killer wallpaper to deadly pets, from parasites to mosquitoes, these high-interest books build vocabulary, foster scientific knowledge, and develop inquiry skills through the use of charts, timelines, briefing notes, case files, primary sources, and captivating storytelling.
**Series Features
• Background information to build content-area knowledge
• Chapter summaries and questions that recap the evidence
• Reading cues such as: prompts, call-outs, highlighted words, diagrams, and primary sources
• Field guides and tools
• Sidebar interviews
Target age group 12-17
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6-8
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Action & Adventure
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeScience & Nature
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AuthorDenega, Danielle M
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Series24/7: Science Behind the Scenes: Forensics
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Lexile Level710
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DeweyE
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PublisherSCHOLASTIC LIBRARY PUBLISHING
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Publication Date5/1/2007
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Pages64
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Dimensions0.15 H x 8.76 L x 6.3 W
