Novel Approach To Teaching Science

. A Science a= In Our Lives Novel Approach To Teaching Science (NAPSA)—It’s no mystery that murder crimes and the use of forensic evidence to convict or free suspects has attracted the attention of millions with the popularity of shows such as CSI and its spinoffs. Schools are even catching on to the craze and using forensic investigations to teach science. Books such as the unconven= — tional textbook “The Forensic Mission” (Wiley) by E.K. Hein are helping stuFORENSIT CESS learn about forensic cMaieric| nen am science in an entertaining, #4) engaging way. euiiiestTS “The Forensic Mission” ” draws readers into a suspenseful mystery while delving into forensic science andits role in solving crimes. This fictional work revolves around a string of perplexing homicides in Philadelphia, involv- ing students from Roxborough High School, and stumping Philadelphia Head Detective Melinda Monsternick. The book covers crime scene procedures such as blood typing, DNA, fingerprints, ballistics and stages of decomposition. There’s also key terminology and instructive forensic lessons at the end of every chapter. The book’s cover may intrigue young adult fiction fans but its content doubles as a chilling suspense novel and science textbook. The book is available at www.wiley.com or where books are sold.