Virtual Crime!

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With the popularity of such TV shows as CSI and all its spinoffs, interest in forensics use in crime solving has reached a peak. Part of the Solve That Crime! series from Enslow Publishers, this book introduces readers to the science of computer forensics. Written in easy to understand text with each subtopic covered in a few short paragraphs accompanied by information-packed sidebars, its is ideal for the reluctant reader. Only forty-eight pages long, it defines cybercrime in its many forms, explains how computers can be used to create virtual crime scenes to aid in the interpretation of evidence, shows readers how to avoid becoming victims of cybercrime, and talks about the training required to get a job in the computer forensics field. The layout is very appealing with its use of color-coded sidebars to present supplemental information. Full color photographs accompany the text. Also included is a comprehensive table of contents and index, glossary, and suggestions for further reading, both on the internet and in print. It all adds up to a quality product and a welcome addition to library shelves., Children's Literature