Fall 2023

Terror Alert

Using Science to Fight Terrorism

From the Series Crime Science

  • Interest Level: Grade 5 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

Acts of terror cause devastation, which is why crime agencies use everything at their disposal to stop them.

This fascinating book explains how the most brilliant scientific minds are employed in counterterrorism, and how state-of-the art technology is their weapon of choice when battling terrorists. Full of fascinating facts and true-crime stories, this is a crime-science book that will keep readers turning the pages.

There is a science behind solving crime, and this series explains it!

Readers will discover how the latest science and technology is used to crack cybercrime, understand criminal psychology, close cold cases, and much more in this exciting exploration of the criminal world. From using forensics to hunt killers to relying on state-of-the-art technology to foil terror plots and stop espionage, this illuminating series will shine a spotlight on the scientific masterminds behind solving crime.

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Interest Level Grade 5 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Browseable Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2023
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2023-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF030000, JNF011000, JNF061000
Dewey 340
Dimensions 7.25 x 9.25
ATOS Reading Level 8.0
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Glossary words bolded within text, Index, Sidebars, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Websites, and eSource

Author: Sarah Eason

Sarah Eason has written a wide variety of information books for children on many topics from history and geography through space science and social sciences.

Lerner eSource™ offers free digital teaching and learning resources, including Common Core State Standards (CCSS) teaching guides. These guides, created by classroom teachers, offer short lessons and writing exercises that give students specific instruction and practice using Common Core skills and strategies. Lerner eSource also provides additional resources including online activities, downloadable/printable graphic organizers, and additional educational materials that would also support Common Core instruction. Download, share, pin, print, and save as many of these free resources as you like!

Crime Science

There is a science behind solving crime, and this series explains it! Readers will discover how the latest science and technology is used to crack cybercrime, understand criminal psychology, close cold cases, and much more in this exciting exploration of the… View available downloads →