The World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series) [Paperback]

Corinne Stockley (Author), Chris Oxlade (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Science & Experiments Series

-- Activities, experiments and projects give hands-on experience

-- Precise instructions help put the theories into practice

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing (December 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746002890
• ISBN-13: 978-0746002896
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #573,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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142 of 143 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the grade young or for the clueless, March 17, 2002

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Waygat (Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series) (Paperback)

I was looking for a microscope book for the elementary school age. And I found it. This book is a great introduction for young minds, or for anyone who knows nothing about microscopes and the world of the very small. This little 48 page book covers everything from the history of microscope, the scale of things, how to use one, looking at cells, microorganisms, plants, insects, rocks, etc. even how to prepare your own slides, and the equipment you need. Great for the young, even for adults who know nothing about microscope and the world they reveal. As far as I could tell there are no photos in this book, but do not let this deter you from enjoying it, for it is beautifully illistrated with very detailed full color drawings. This would be a great book for child and adult to learn together. I would say this book is for grade school age kids, but Jr. High (i guess its called middle school these days) and high school ages might enjoy it. This is a very basic book, an introduction, a college or university student would get a laugh out of it and give to their 8 year old niece or nephew, who would love it.

107 of 110 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Family Resource, January 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series) (Paperback)

We sell a lot of microscopes to families with children, and when we do, this is the book we recommend to go alongside that new scope. Each full color page is packed with well illustrated, easy to understand information and experimentation for the budding young microscopist. From how a microscope works, to how to use and care for one, this little book is a top pick.

64 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Explaines everything, January 6, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The World of the Microscope (Science & Experiments Series) (Paperback)

When I got my first microscope, I didn't know what to do with it. This book helped give me some ideas. It has stuff from growing bacteria, to staining slides. This book is GREAT!