How to be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs
Discover what it's really like to be a detective, and all of the other crime-fighting jobs, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by Detective Constable Alexandra Beever.
Learn about how to become a detective, what kind of training a detective needs and what happens when a crime is reported. Curious about other crime-fighting jobs? From lawyers and forensic scientists to fingerprint examiners and crime scene investigators, there are lots of different jobs to do.
- Protection officers have special training to protect people such as royal families and politicians
- Specialist Search and Rescue teams look for missing people, sometimes in the mountains or woods
- Forensic artists work with detectives to identify suspects and victims through sketching their faces
How to Be a Detective is the ideal book for children interested in helping people and solving crimes.
Other titles in the series include:
- How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (shortlisted for Blue Peter Book Award 2020)
- How to Launch a Tech Start-Up
- How to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs
- How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs
- How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs
- How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs
DC Alexandra Beever (Author)
Alexandra Beever has been a detective with Thames Valley Police for 15 years. Following a science degree at university, she competed at the Olympics and won a gold medal at the World Championships as part of the GB Rowing Team.
After seven years as a full-time athlete, a career in policing appealed to Alexandra as it combined her interests in law and supporting others to make better life choices with her passion for the outdoors, being active and working as part of a team.
Once the work day has finished, Alex enjoys spending time with her daughter, their miniature dachshunds, Boo-Boo and Coconut, and pony George. She also loves taking trips to the seaside and catching up with friends.
Sol Linero (Illustrator)
Sol is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her illustrations are filled with details and beautiful colors focused on children's products like books, puzzles, board books and memory games. Sol has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and The Washington Post.