Crime and Detection (Eyewitness Books Series) »

Throughout history, there have been criminals notorious for their crimes and judges famous for upholding the law. This fantastic collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how these crimes were committed, detected and judged.

Since Cain murdered Abel societies have developed laws that dictate the ways people should behave. However, every land has its lawbreakers from the assassins of Ancient Rome to the Internet pirates of today. Although crime has continued, the means of detecting crimes have become more efficient since the development of forensic science. See how traces of blood, dirt, or skin, and strands of hair or fibers have led to the identification of a criminal

John D. Orsborn - Children's Literature

Dorling Kindersley has done it again. What a wonderful book full of information on crime, criminals, and the tools of crime detection. Author Brian Lane did an amazing job creating an interesting read. Included in this book are photographs by Andy Crawford, as well as illustrations that only enhance the wealth of information provided. The organization of the books begins with a history of crime, society, and the creation of the laws defining crime. The book moves into the various crime fighting tools of early history, not just focusing on weapons, but the techniques of crime fighting used throughout history. Those sections are followed by such areas as bounty hunting and the modern science of crime detection. As with other books by this publisher, the tremendous amount of information and interesting stories will attract any reader to this book. A glossary, time line, and other sections make this a great book for any school library. Part of the "Eyewitness Books" series. 2005, Dorling Kindersley Limited, and Ages 10 to 18.