Discusses the history and development of the microscope and the unseen world which it has made available for our study.

Greg makes fascinating discoveries about things he finds at home when he looks at them through his new microscope. ‘An accurate and entertaining book for beginning independent readers.' 'BL.

"...might well be subtitled, 'The Complete Book of Microscopes.' From how to buy, understand, and use a microscope to collecting and viewing plant, animal, and inorganic specimens, this is lavishly illustrated and meticulously detailed....More than 100 color slides...photos...and diagrams enhance the text. A wealth of botanical and zoological data....Chapters on photomicrography and aquatic micro-organisms". -- Booklist. "...explains everything readers need to know about microscopes....With writing that is precise and clear...excellent-quality full-color diagrams and photos, this book will be perfect for students involved in science..". -- SLJ. What can be discovered in a piece of moss? How complex is the structure of household table salt? What parts of a seed can become a tree? Explore the tiny universes hidden within plants, animals, rocks, and minerals; and uncover the wonders of working with a microscope. It's a fantastic journey into the astounding world of microscopic fun and fascination.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Microscope" by Andrew Ross. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Introduces the function, parts, and uses of microscopes. Provides instructions for two activities that demonstrate how a microscope works.

I Can Read Series Level 3: Reading Alone.