Forensics: Document Analysis

The famous Lindbergh kidnapping in the 1930s was solved, in part, through a detailed analysis of the kidnapper's handwriting. Other criminal cases, such as selling phony manuscripts, forgery, and fraud can be broken with detailed analyses of handwriting, type-writing, photocopied documents, and the inks and papers used on the documents.

For young adults, forensic science is one of the most intriguing of all topics - and it is as relevant and practical, as it is interesting! The trend for secondary students to work towards a career in forensic science is only strengthened by our fascination with crime and the scientific techniques that allow investigators to catch criminals. This factual, well-written series allows young readers to satisfy their curiosity about this fascinating topic.