Gut-eating bugs : maggots reveal the time of death! / by Danielle Denega.

Author/creator Denega, Danielle
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Franklin Watts, ©2007.
Description64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects

Series24/7, science behind the scenes
24/7, science behind the scenes. ^A767913
Contents Forensic 411: What's the buzz? Overheard at the crime scene -- Bugging out: See for yourself -- Forensic team: Who's who? -- True-life case files!: Woman in the sunken car -- Family tragedy -- Case of the Grand Canyon hikers -- Forensic download: Key dates in forensic entomology: Flashback -- In the news: Ripped from the headlines -- Bugs R Us: Real stuff -- Help wanted: Forensic entomologist: Careers -- Yellow pages: Resources -- Dictionary -- Index: Author's note.
Abstract Can bugs tell the time of death? This book has three case studies that explore how insects found on dead bodies help scientists solve the crime and tell the time of death by studying the insects life cycles. This very energetic book has lots of great illustration and content connections.
Local noteLittle-346273--305131051700Q
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006020871
ISBN053111824X
ISBN9780531118245
ISBN0531175251 (pbk)
ISBN9780531175255 (pbk)