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Amazing close-up images of insects
See detailed anatomies of an ant, fruit fly and mosquito. (Images are the copyright of Dennis Kunkel. Click on "Image use" for terms of use.)
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About this book
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Complete book of the microscope
- 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.
Press Reviews
This fascinating book features stunning photography showing a huge range of subjects - bed bugs, hair, watery minibeasts and more...shows so well just how much there is to explore through the microscope.
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