Frank Carlson Library

Presents a collection of real-life cases that were solved by forensic firearms examiners and describes how a single bullet can lead authorities to the criminal.

All it would take is one sneeze. Your DNA would be all over this book. That's right. Your spit has DNA in it. So does your skin. And your blood. That's important to police because everyone's DNA is different. With the right equipment, detectives can match a person with some blood left at a crime scene. They've put murderers in jail that way. They've also freed innocent people.

Examines investigations into the existence of such creatures as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, describing the work cryptozoologists perform to determine whether they are real or hoaxes and explaining how the kraken was shown to be the very real giant squid.

Introduces tornadoes, discussing their causes, different types, unpredictability, and some examples of destructive storms of the recent past.

Introduces volcanoes, discussing the causes, types, and effects of eruptions and how volcanologists study them.

Batman rules the streets of Gotham City. But are the high-tech features in his road vehicles real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the features in the Batmobile and Batcycle are rooted in real-world science and engineering.

Batman depends on his Batsuit to protect him. But, are the high-tech features in his body armor real? The answer may surprise you. Look inside to explore how the Batsuit's features are rooted in real-world science and engineering.