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Case Files

Categories: Mystery, Non-fiction
Paperback  
ISBN: 9781443100007 Pages: 160 Ages: 9-12 Dimensions: 5.25" x 7.625"
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About this book

A fascinating look at how scientists solve today's mysteries and centuries-old "cold cases."


Savvy investigative work and scientific knowledge combine to answer perplexing questions and to uncover long-unknown truths. Using a trail of evidence — clues, careful observation, laboratories and new testing protocols — scientists reveal intriguing answers to such questions as: What really killed Beethoven? Are the Hitler diaries real or fakes?


The stories and sidebars show how scientists collect clues, analyse them, test theories, and arrive at solutions — or gather enough evidence to support further investigation. The cases involve branches of science as wide-ranging as astronomy and biochemistry to geology and physics.


These are gripping high-interest stories for middle-grade non-fiction lovers, with Canadian content throughout. A helpful index and glossary are also provided.

Awards

Shortlisted, OLA Silver Birch Award, Non-Fiction 2013
Shortlisted, McNally Robinson Book for Young People Award - Older Category 2012
Commended, Best Books for Kids and Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2012

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