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A fabulous and revealing introduction to the secrets of the microscopic world. Features amazing photos of what can be discovered through a microscope, from atoms to algae and dust to DNA. With over 20 step-by-step microscope activities including preparing slides and observing everyday objects, insects and even your own cheek cells. Includes practical information on buying, using and taking care of a microscope. With internet-links to websites with more amazing photos, projects and activities. Chapters in this book include:The micro world- Larger than life- Making things looks bigger- Using a microscope- Paper and print- Fibres and fabrics- Odds and ends- Clues to the past- Solving crimesThe human body- On your head- Bodywork- Body cells- Inside a body cell- Inside a nucleus- Bacteria- Viruses- Microscopes in medicine- Microscopes and surgeryPlants and fungi- Looking at plants- Plant food- How plants spread- Water plants- Fungi- Food scienceCreepy crawlies- Insect watching- Insects up close- Watery minibeasts- Unwelcome guests- Body residents- The plant eatersRocks to robots- Sand and rocks- Microfossils- Crystals- More crystals- Testing metals- Micromachines- Nanotechnology- A nano future?Past and present- Early microscopes- The war on germs- Microscopes todayPractical points- Buying a microscope- Equipment- Advanced techniques Review: Very good book - Books were well packed and were in a very good condition Review: 8 year old adored this - I bought this for my science-curious 8 year old daughter who had recently been given a microscope. She adored it! The way the book is structured was perfect for a 2 page reading on a new topic every night. It’s fed her appetite for science and has also helped her learn to use her microscope. Her achieve curiosity has now morphed into an obsession! Highly recommend!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,103 Reviews |
D**Y
Very good book
Books were well packed and were in a very good condition
J**R
8 year old adored this
I bought this for my science-curious 8 year old daughter who had recently been given a microscope. She adored it! The way the book is structured was perfect for a 2 page reading on a new topic every night. It’s fed her appetite for science and has also helped her learn to use her microscope. Her achieve curiosity has now morphed into an obsession! Highly recommend!
P**J
Very informative
Good quality book and very informative, and a really good price
K**S
Amazing Must Have introduction to the Micro Universe
I purchased this book as an accompaniment to a fine microscope i bought for my & year old. I can not say I agree with the reviewer who felt the photos were deceptive. Inspirational and fascinating YES! When I go to Paris I don't expect every place I go to look like a photo from a travel book. You will obviously never be able to see the kind of detail they were able to capture with there electron microscope but it creates a sense of wonder that, I feel, is very conducive to a child's passion for exploration. A dot of lice, that would normally be fairly boring to a child, becomes a alien monster and encourages the questions "What else is there?". Gorgeous photos, well laid out chapters and interesting instructions on how to "do it yourself". I think it is a Must Have for first timers.
I**E
Libro perfecto para acercarse al mundo del microscopio
Creo que es un libro muy instructivo, todo muy bien explicado (por algo tiene el premio Rhône-Poulenc de divulgación científica para jóvenes) y con ilustraciones de calidad. Es un libro atractivo que invita a leer y que un niño de 10-12 años puede entender en inglés. Incluso sirve para los mayores que no estén muy familiarizados con los campo de la biología y microscopía. La única pega, es que pensaba que iban a venir algunos experimentos más para realizar al microscopio (hay algunos muy sencillos, pero echo de menos que hubiera más cantidad). Una pena que no lo editen en español.
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