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Reviewed by Stewart Brian for Readers' Favorite
So You Want To Be A Crime Scene Investigator by Linda Soules is a well-written book capable of inspiring children who want to be crime scene investigators in the future. Linda starts by explaining what a crime scene investigator does, including taking photographs of crime scenes, collecting samples, and fingerprints, among other evidence, while following standard procedures so that the evidence collected is admissible in court. At the lab, some evidence from the crime scene is further analyzed with various scientific instruments and methods. Linda also talks about the equipment crime scene investigators use, the best, worst, and most surprising aspects of their jobs, and the qualities a crime scene investigator possesses.
This book was a lot of fun to read as an adult because it explained the fundamentals of forensics in a simplified way, with respect to the collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence from a crime scene. This book would also be a wonderful way to educate children who want to be crime scene investigators about what it takes to be a CSI. They would also appreciate the advancement of science and how it has helped in solving complex crime cases more efficiently. The illustrations and fun facts were brilliant; they made this book more engaging and visually appealing. The writing is concise, well-paced, organized, and easy for kids to comprehend. Themes featured include teamwork, science, patience, critical thinking, and more. I recommend So You Want To Be A Crime Scene Investigator by Linda Soules to all children aspiring to be crime scene investigators and adults who enjoy reading children’s books.
