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The World of the Microscope

Name: The World of the Microscope
ISBN: 9780746002896

By Chris Oxlade and Corinne Stockley

What secret worlds will appear when ordinary objects are placed beneath a microscope?

informative · practical · hands-on · discoveries

Genres

Non-fiction Nature

What is The World of the Microscope about?

Discover a hidden world too small to see with the naked eye. This practical guide explores everything from insects and plant cells to microchip circuits, showing how microscopes reveal extraordinary details in everyday objects. Learn about magnifying glasses, light microscopes and electron microscopes, then follow clear instructions to prepare slides and investigate specimens safely. With diagrams, explanations and hands-on projects, young scientists can develop their observation skills and explore how microscopes are used in science, medicine and industry.

About the author

Chris Oxlade is a British author who has written hundreds of books for children about science, technology, and how things work. His exciting books, like 'Can You Feel the Force?', help young readers discover amazing facts about the world. Chris loves making learning fun and easy to understand for everyone.

Pages

48 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

1989

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