"After beginning with an explanation of a microscope's parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Colorful cartoons lighten the tone, and almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide of a particular substance....Each activity includes a list of what is needed as well as information about what to do and what happened or what one should see...included are 'science fair' activities...useful for beginners as well as for youngsters who have had some experience with ...
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"After beginning with an explanation of a microscope's parts and uses, the authors discuss how to focus, making a smear slide, and...other techniques. Colorful cartoons lighten the tone, and almost every page includes a full-color photo of a slide of a particular substance....Each activity includes a list of what is needed as well as information about what to do and what happened or what one should see...included are 'science fair' activities...useful for beginners as well as for youngsters who have had some experience with a microscope."--"School Library Journal." ..".should provide hours of interesting experiences and fun for young readers....very interesting, scientifically accurate, and stimulating...of considerable interest...a wonderful style of writing...instructions are clear, direct and simple...all the special safety recommendations..."--"Appraisal."
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