microscopes

"A celebration of the hidden beauty & variety of microscopic imagery."--Back cover.

Describes various types of microscopes and how they function in helping us see details of the living and non-living world that are invisible to the naked eye.

The concept of magnification is discussed along with some scientific instruments that use it.

Examines, through microscopic photographs of everyday objects, the hidden details of our everyday world.

Provides microscopic views of the human body, plants and fungi, paper, insects, rocks and crystals, and other objects, and includes a history of microscopes, and activities.

Provides a look at all sorts of things that can be seen only through microscopes. Includes photographic reproductions of actual microscopic images.

Discusses the history and development of the microscope and the unseen world which it has made available for our study.

Greg gets a microscope and has a fascinating time looking at sugar and salt crystals, thread, hairs, and cells.

Presents basic techniques for using a microscope to observe and investigate a variety of materials that might be found around the house. Also includes experiments and ideas for science fair projects.

A close-up look at many plants and small animals through a microscope.