Presents the thousands of tiny lenses found in a fly's compound eye, the feathery antennae that a moth uses to sniff out food, and many more microscopic marvels.
Explores the history of microscopes, discussing their impact on medical science, and introducing some of the people who were critical in the development and use of the instrument.
Uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore the structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores, and ice crystals.
Presents the thousands of tiny lenses found in a fly's compound eye, the feathery antennae that a moth uses to sniff out food, and many more microscopic marvels.
Provides a brief history of the microscope and discusses how the microscope works, its parts, the preparation of slides, and how the microscope is used to view various specimens.
Serves as a guide to be used for the identification of microorganisms and provides information about microlife forms and how they affect other life forms, including human.
Text and photographs introduce microscopic plant and animal life, viruses, microspores, and other forms of life which can only be viewed through a microscope.
Uses illustrations and microphotography to support lessons on how the digestive system functions in the human body. Includes definitions of unfamiliar words, and a cumulative index.
