Detective: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Detectives often use a notebook to write down every clue, even tiny ones, so they never forget what they noticed.
Through history
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Long ago
Stories about clever detectives who solve puzzles have been told in books for a very long time, long before real detectives existed.
Tools of the trade
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Magnifying glass
A magnifying glass makes tiny things look big, so a detective can see small clues like footprints or fingerprints more clearly.
A day in the job
- MorningThe detective reads the notes from yesterday and makes a plan for the day, like a map for a treasure hunt.
Words to know
- Clue
- A clue is a small thing that helps us find out what happened, like a dropped glove or a muddy footprint.
Quiz time
Detectives solve puzzles only by guessing, without looking for any clues.