DNA Doesn't Lie: Is the Real Criminal Behind Bars?

XBooks Forensics

by Anna Prokos

DNA doesn't lie!

When Stephan Cowans is sentenced to a long-term prison sentence, he insists that he's innocent. With an eyewitness testimony and a fingerprint at the crime scene, how can he prove his case?High-interest topics, real stories, engaging design, and astonishing photos are the building blocks of the XBooks, a new series of books designed to engage and motivate reluctant and enthusiastic readers alike. How can DNA help a convicted person prove their innocence? How did a burglar steal from a store without leaving any fingerprints? Why was the tiny town in Hardin, Missouri, awash with skeletons after a huge flood? With topics based in science, these action-packed books will help students unlock the power and pleasure of reading... and always ask for more!

48 pages, Unknown Binding

First published September 1, 2011

Reviews

[Benjamin]

This book is aimed at teenagers. It goes over the case of Stephen Cowans, who was falsely imprisoned and later exonerated with DNA evidence. It talks about how the Innocence project was involved in this. It has a post section with interviews with experts and information on how it's done.

[Danae]

Review to follow.