Nonfiction Readers 4: On the Scene: A CSI's Life

9781433348259

On the Scene: A CSI’s Life is an expository text about life as a CSI including information on types of evidence, different CSI specialists, the process a CSI takes to solve a crime, a schedule of a typical day, using DNA to solve crimes, the study of the corpse, CSI tools, what it takes to become a CSI, and an interview with a CSI.  The style is conversational and informative.

variety of sentence types is used.  Information is presented by the main text, captioned photographs, illustrations, tables, lists, timelines, and text boxes that highlight definitions and interesting facts.  Contents, glossary, index, bibliography, and websites for further research are provided. 

New terminology such as analyze, database, entomologists, and forensic artist is defined in context.

This title is from the TIME® for Kids: Nonfiction Readers series from Teacher Created Materials. Build your school bookroom or classroom library with dynamic and engaging nonfiction readers.