The World of the Microscope A Practical Introduction with Projects and Activities for children grade 3-6 or for anyone who has an interest in learning about the microscopic world. Step-by-step diagrams will show you how to get the best results from a microscope and how to make and keep slides. The book covers different types of microscopes, from magnifying glasses to electron microscopes, and there are plenty of exciting suggestions for projects which reveal the incredible detail of everyday objects. The book also contains a section on the use of microscopes in science and industry.