The Microscope Book - Hardcover

Levine, Shar; Johnstone, Leslie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0806948981 ISBN 13: 9780806948980

Publisher: Sterling, 1996

Synopsis

"An excellent introduction . . . including the different types, a physical description of its parts, how to focus, and keeping a journal for projects . . . . Needed materials are readily available . . . Numerous simple experiments are laid out . . . The attractive, well-designed format features colorful drawings and full-color microscopic photographs that are helpful in illustrating and explaining projects . . . . a welcome addition to any science section."--School Library Journal. 80 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8. An excellent introduction. Beginning with a basic explanation of how lenses work, the book progresses to an examination of a microscope, including the different types, a physical description of its parts, how to focus, and keeping a journal for projects. Instructions are provided on making a simple wet mount slide, using stains, and creating well slides for observing specimens in liquids. Needed materials are readily available and warnings are provided if substances are potentially hazardous or adult supervision is recommended. Numerous simple experiments are laid out, such as watching yeast grow, observing simple one-cell animals in water, and collecting and studying fingerprints. The attractive, well-designed format features colorful drawings and full-color microscopic photographs that are helpful in illustrating and explaining projects. Similar to Janice VanCleave's Microscopes and Magnifying Lenses (Wiley, 1993), this title is a welcome addition to any science section.?Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, OR
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0806948981
• ISBN 13: 9780806948980
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 80