
Wonderful little book jammed with elaborate colored drawings that tells the beginner a little about everything to do with a microscope. And all in a mere 48 pages! From data on the history and types of microscopes, to introductions and samples and how to prepare them, (from tissues and insects to crystals) to ideas for experiments and lists of simple equipment needs, and how to build them at home, this book is a veritable cornucopia of information. If you are thinking of getting a microscope, we strongly recommend "The World of the Microscope" as a great stimulus for the novice user. It won't answer heavy duty scientific questions. But it will keep the beginner busy, challenged and entertained for days and weeks! By Chris Oxlade and Corrine Stockley. Paperback, 7-3/4" x 9-3/4". One of the Usborne science and experiments series of books.
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88741 THE WORLD ... MICROSCOPE BOOK |
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
From the HEXBUG™ collection of micro-bots: Pick the Original HEXBUG, a little six-legged cutie that scrambles around, and reacts to loud sounds and physical obstacles by changing direction. Or the HEXBUG Crab, a mesmerizing creature that runs from the light and hides in the dark, reacts to loud sounds, and changes directions at preprogrammed intervals. In assorted translucent colors (we’ll pick), with replaceable button-cell batteries included. All are approx 2” x 1-3/4”.
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93840 HEXBUG CRAB | |
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93839 HEXBUG ORIGINAL |
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
For those first field trips, and those first spider and leaf inspections. This set from Hands On Fun® includes a big (3" tall) all-plastic 2X loupe that fits on top of a periscopic loupe so your budding naturalist can see the top and bottom of specimens while they're trapped in-between. Also has a clever set of (3) nesting specimen jars with lids (2", 2-3/8", and 2-3/4" dia) plus (2) plastic safety tweezers, (1) pointed and (1) with a flat tip.
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39680 EXPLORER KIT |
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