LibGuides: Microscopes: Microscopes

ABC-Clio Ancient & Medieval History

Also includes The New Book of Popular Science.

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The Microscope
Includes a diagram describing parts of the microscope.
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http://www.microscope-microscope.org/basic/microscope-parts.htm
How to Use a Microscope
Learn the parts of a microscope.
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http://www.biologycorner.com/worksheets/microscope_use.html
Science Spot Kids Zone
Includes microscope information, activities and games.
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http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzbio.html
Virtual Electron Microscope
Examine specimens under the microscope and then identify them.
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http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/interact/vemwindow.html

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dead skin cells: 10 votes (83.33%)

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Parts of the Microscope
Do you remember the parts of the microscope? Test yourselves!
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http://www.biologycorner.com/microquiz/

Microscopes and Telescopes
Call Number: 502.8 STE
ISBN: 9780761422303
Describes the science and traces the development of telescopes and microscopes and discusses their impact on astronomy, medicine, and society.
Hidden Worlds
Call Number: 570 KRA
ISBN: 0618055460
A behind the scenes look at the world of electron microscopy.
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Call Number: B 921 VAN
ISBN: 0894906801
A biography of the cloth merchant-turned-scientist who made many discoveries examining microsopic life.