Synopses & Reviews
"...should provide hours of interesting experiences and fun. scientifically accurate, and stimulating...wonderful style of writing...instructions are clear, direct and simple...all the special safety recommendations..."--AppraisalSee a whole new world! Many "invisible" things spring to life under a microscope--and these hands-on experiments show kids how to glimpse this universe. Microscope basics cover microtomes, wet mounts, and smear and squash slides. Take a close-up look at animal bone marrow and fur; the icky slime on your teeth in the morning; and pollen and grass. Try a "bright idea" for examining a burnt-out lightbulb. Do a "flaky experiment" with a snow crystal. Learn how microscopes help solve crimes. Dozens of photographs and funny drawings, with science fair suggestions, encourage children to embark on microscopic explorations.
Synopsis
"After beginning with an explanation of the microscope's parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Colorful cartoons...almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide...useful for beginners as well as youngsters who have had some experience with a microscope."--"School Library Journal. ..".should provide hours of interesting experiences and fun... scientifically accurate, and stimulating...wonderful style of writing...instructions are clear, direct and simple...all the special safety recommendations..."--"Appraisal.
Synopsis
"See a whole new world!...filled with hands-on science experiments...Following each experiment are ideas that you might want to consider developing for a science fair project."--"Educational Dealer. "After beginning with an explanation of the microscope's parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Colorful cartoons...almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide....Useful for beginners as well as youngsters who have had some experience with a microscope."--"School Library Journal.
Synopsis
“After beginning with an explanation of the microscopes parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide...useful for beginners as well as youngsters who have had some experience with a microscope.”—
School Library Journal.