Through a Microscope: Something of the Science Together With Many Curious Observations Indoor and Out and Directions for a Home-Made Microscope (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Wells

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033184902X ISBN 13: 9780331849028

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the hidden world with a hands-on guide to making a simple microscope and spotting tiny life around you.

From practical, step-by-step directions for building a home-made microscope to vivid observations of pond life, this book invites curious readers to look closer. It blends projects with field tips, helping you collect, mount, and study tiny creatures and everyday specimens. Ideal for hands-on learning and easy experiments at home or in the classroom.

• Learn how to assemble a simple microscope and prepare slides with common materials.
• Discover micro‑life such as rotifers, diatoms, insect parts, and water creatures.
• Find practical advice for collecting specimens from ponds, gardens, and soil.
• Get field-tested techniques to observe closely, record observations, and stay safe.

Ideal for curious readers, young naturalists, and anyone drawn to science by close-up, real-world viewing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033184902X
• ISBN 13: 9780331849028
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 134