An introduction to the microscope with colored illustrations, projects, and activities.

This is a brief history of the development of microscopy, from the use of beads and water droplets in ancient Greece, through the simple magnifying glass, to th

Breathtaking photographs reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to GNA, and flies' eyes to flu viruses. Ages 9+.

This book provides a solid overview of the important metallurgical concepts related to the microstructures of irons and steels, and it provides detailed guideli

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