Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a forensic science investigator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.

Profiles key scientists, including toxicologists, physicians, and physicists, who have greatly influenced the forensic sciences, focusing on their struggle to accomplish what they have.

Describes what a forensic scientist does, important discoveries in forensic science, training needed to become a forensic scientist, methods of forensic science, and the future of forensic science.