Books About Forensic Science

The Best Forensic Science Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about forensic science? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Forensic Science

Stalking Jack the Ripper
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2016

Stalking Jack the Ripper

A young woman secretly investigates a series of gruesome murders, risking everything to uncover a killer.

318 pages· 87,200 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 187,954 ratings
Paperback
Summary: Audrey Rose Wadsworth, a lord's daughter, defies societal norms by studying forensic medicine in secret. Her clandestine work leads her into a chilling investigation of a serial killer. As she delves deeper, the line between her privileged life and the dark underworld blurs. Can Audrey uncover the truth before the killer strikes again? With shocking twists and real period photos, this gripping tale will keep you on edge.
The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf

When the school lunch makes everyone sick, three students test the evidence themselves.

160 pages· 25,145 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 193 ratings
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Summary: Ben, Corey and Hannah love their new forensic science class so much that they start Club CSI. Their first case comes fast: students and the principal fall ill after the cafeteria's hot lunch, and everyone blames the new science teacher's healthy meatless meat loaf. Using fingerprints, clues and careful thinking, the friends set out to find what really happened.
Crime Scene Investigators
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2008

Crime Scene Investigators

Can investigators solve crimes with just a gold ring and forensic clues?

160 pages
3.8 Goodreads · 150 ratings
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Summary: Dive into the gripping world of crime scene investigation with Richard Havel and Jack Charles. A gold ring at a murder scene and a bomber terrorizing a community are just the beginning. With limited clues, these investigators must use cutting-edge forensic techniques to unravel mysteries and bring justice. Will they succeed against the odds? Discover ten unforgettable true stories of real-life crime-solving challenges.