A career as a forensic scientist is the perfect choice for those who want to use their knowledge of science and critical-thinking skills to solve crimes and help lawyers, juries, and judges understand the results of scientific tests. In this book, you'll learn about career paths in forensic science, typical education paths for forensic scientists, the traits you'll need to be successful in the field, methods of exploring the career while in school, average salaries, and much more. Forensic Scientist is just one of ten exciting titles in the Cool Careers in Science series. Readers will discover ten cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering careers, and dozens of subspecialties. You will also learn why these careers are some of the most exciting, best paying, and fastest growing occupations in the world.