The Usborne Complete Book of the Microscope: Internet-Linked [Paperback]

Kirsteen Rogers (Author), Paul Dowswell (Editor), Laura Fearn (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2006 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Summary:
0

About the Author:

•0
Author: Kirsteen Rogers
Illustrator:0
Publisher:Educational Development Corp.
Published Date:01/01/2006
Format:Paperback
ISBN:0794515584
#of pages:#N/A

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Educational Development Corp.; Revised edition (2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0794515584
• ISBN-13: 978-0794515584
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

130 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Above & Beyond, December 25, 2008

By 

K. L. May "Impulsive Intellectual" (Erie, PA USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Usborne Complete Book of the Microscope: Internet-Linked (Paperback)

I'm a registered nurse who recently decided to take up microbiology as a hobby. After purchasing my microscope on amazon, I thought it wise to re-learn the basics. This book exceeded my expectations and I absolutely love how it instructs you on how to: view crystal samples under polarized light, prepare insects for viewing, grow mold, make a spore print with a mushroom cap, create wet mounts and stain objects (2 methods), make a semi-permanent mount, grow crystals, how to make gelatin suitable for growing bacteria. Must-have for microscope enthusiasts of all ages.

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Illusrations are deceptive, April 24, 2010

By 

S. Walberg - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Usborne Complete Book of the Microscope: Internet-Linked (Paperback)

The many, undoubtedly beautiful, photos are mostly from electronic scan microscopes, and are computer-color enhanced. They are indeed gorgeous, but the average child will be greatly disappointed that what she or he sees through their own optical microscope bears little resemblance to these showpieces. Better if many more of the photos were representative of what will be seen under "normal", amateur, home conditions.

62 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Son's love it!, February 27, 2008

By 

a reviewer "a reviewer" (Utah, USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Usborne Complete Book of the Microscope: Internet-Linked (Paperback)

This is a birthday gift for my eleven year old son who recently got a digital microscope. He loves it, as does his seven year old brother. Great photographs. Also, it feels like a hardcover, not a flimsy paperback. Web addresses given for additional microscope learning. Very happy with purchase!