Microscopes

Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope by Stephen Kramer

There are hidden worlds in nature--places you can visit only with a microscope. Dennis Kunkel has been exploring these worlds for more than twenty-five years, and now you can go along with him as he uses his powerful microscopes to reveal the hidden...

Antoni Van Leeuwenhoek: Genius Discoverer of Microscopic Life by Lisa Yount

For his discoveries of microscopic life, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek is remembered today as one of the great geniuses of science. Using microscopes he made himself, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek peered into exciting new worlds that no one knew existed before...

Forensic Evidence: Hairs and Fibers by Darlene Stiller

Looks through the microscope at hair samples that reveal tell-tale DNA and fibers whose material or ink is like the DNA of manufactured products.

I Use Science Tools by Keli L Hicks

Emergent readers explore various scientific tools such as a microscope, magnifying glass, and ruler

Using Hand Lenses and Microscopes by Lorijo Metz

Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are provided through accessible text. Practical tips about how to use and care for hand lenses and microscopes are also offered.