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Complete Book of the Microscope

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Complete Book of the Microscope

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A fabulous and revealing introduction to the secrets of the microscopic world. Features amazing photos of what can be discovered through a microscope, from atoms to algae and dust to DNA. With over 20 step-by-step microscope activities including preparing slides and observing everyday objects, insects and even your own cheek cells. Includes practical information on buying, using and taking care of a microscope. With internet-links to websites with more amazing photos, projects and activities. Chapters in this book include: The micro world - Larger than life - Making things looks bigger - Using a microscope - Paper and print - Fibres and fabrics - Odds and ends - Clues to the past - Solving crimes The human body - On your head - Bodywork - Body cells - Inside a body cell - Inside a nucleus - Bacteria - Viruses - Microscopes in medicine - Microscopes and surgery Plants and fungi - Looking at plants - Plant food - How plants spread - Water plants - Fungi - Food science Creepy crawlies - Insect watching - Insects up close - Watery minibeasts - Unwelcome guests - Body residents - The plant eaters Rocks to robots - Sand and rocks - Microfossils - Crystals - More crystals - Testing metals - Micromachines - Nanotechnology - A nano future? Past and present - Early microscopes - The war on germs - Microscopes today Practical points - Buying a microscope - Equipment - Advanced techniques
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
96
Release Date:
2012-08-01
Publication Date:
2012-08-01
Publisher:
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1409555518
ISBN13:
9781409555513
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
472 g
Height:
215 cm
Width:
273 cm
Thickness:
10 cm
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