--- product_id: 49890853 title: "AmScope The World of the Microscope" price: "¥3100" currency: JPY in_stock: null reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49890853-amscope-the-world-of-the-microscope store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # AmScope The World of the Microscope **Price:** ¥3100 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AmScope The World of the Microscope - **How much does it cost?** ¥3100 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49890853-amscope-the-world-of-the-microscope) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description AmScope BK-WM The World of the Microscope (Science and Experiments) : Oxlade, Chris, Stockley, Corinne: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Interesting ideas and LOTS of science! - Knowing that the grandparents have bought my little boys a microscope for Xmas, I wanted to get them a book to compliment it and to give us all some ideas as to what to do with it. Having read the good reviews of this book I decided to purchase it...and I'm not disappointed! The book starts with a bit of history - explaining how things were different before microscopes were invented, and giving an idea of how microscopes have developed over the years. It then also has a useful section entitled "The scale of things", to help put the sizes of objects that are talked about into some sort of perspective. Then there are sections on magnifying glasses, types of microscope and how to use a microscope, before we finally get onto the bit we're really after...microscope projects! The next sections contain lots and lots of ideas of different things to examine under the microscope, as well as lots of detailed information to help you to get the best out of your microscope and get the best images you can. It starts off with very simple first subjects such as feathers, hair and photographs and then it's swiftly on to taking a first look at cells. There is a wealth of scientific information included to help you to understand what it is you're seeing and to explain around the subject which really involves you and makes this much more than a book that just shows you how to see pretty patterns with your microscope. After the cells they cover: Simple organisms; Fungi; Microscopic life in the sea; Microscopic life in fresh water; Making sections; Looking at plants; Looking at insects; Staining; Rocks and minerals and Crystals. Finally the book contains a few last chapters with more technical details concerning: Mounting and measuring; Uses of the microscope; How and optical microscope works and The electron microscope. This book is aimed at children, but if you're an adult and new to microscopes then do not let that put you off! The text is child friendly but there is quite a lot of writing and, due to the nature of the subject, there are quite a few tricky words in there. As a rough guide, I would suggest that children around 8+ should be able to read much of this themselves...although they're still likely to need some help in places. That said, I'm really looking forward to using it with my 4 and 6 year old! They won't understand all of the science, but I feel that they should be able to grasp the basics of many of the concepts and even if they don't then the book has given me lots of super ideas for things to show them. The book includes lots of attractive and useful illustrations that really help to add to the text and I'm sure that these will help with the understanding. It's been many, many years since I last looked down a microscope and I can honestly say that this book has got me all excited and raring to go! This should truly help you and your kids to get a lot out of your microscope and is a fantastic introduction to some important and interesting science for any child. Highly recommended. Review: Excellent Microscope book - I have just bought my first microscope for £100, I bought this book with it and I am so glad I did. Apart from it taking two weeks to arrive which I was not impressed about, the fact I had the microscope for two weeks before I was uninspired as to what I should use the microscope for (sounds daft). This book inspires you for things to look at under the scope, such as scraping the inside of your cheek, various different liquids, certain insects, bacteria!. You must buy this book if you are new to a microscope ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 611,038 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 227 in Children's Books on Science Experiments & Projects | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,592) | | Dimensions | 19.69 x 0.64 x 24.77 cm | | Edition | Universal Edition | | Grade level | 4 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 079451524X | | ISBN-13 | 978-0794515249 | | Item weight | 159 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 48 pages | | Publication date | 1 Jan. 2008 | | Publisher | Usborne Pub Ltd | | Reading age | 9 - 12 years | ## Images ![AmScope The World of the Microscope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dxGpz4m+L.jpg) ![AmScope The World of the Microscope - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718fzP6AiqL.jpg) ![AmScope The World of the Microscope - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vFn8YbAXL.jpg) ![AmScope The World of the Microscope - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714s06DC6wL.jpg) ![AmScope The World of the Microscope - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81RWXS1iUiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting ideas and LOTS of science! *by A***E on 19 November 2010* Knowing that the grandparents have bought my little boys a microscope for Xmas, I wanted to get them a book to compliment it and to give us all some ideas as to what to do with it. Having read the good reviews of this book I decided to purchase it...and I'm not disappointed! The book starts with a bit of history - explaining how things were different before microscopes were invented, and giving an idea of how microscopes have developed over the years. It then also has a useful section entitled "The scale of things", to help put the sizes of objects that are talked about into some sort of perspective. Then there are sections on magnifying glasses, types of microscope and how to use a microscope, before we finally get onto the bit we're really after...microscope projects! The next sections contain lots and lots of ideas of different things to examine under the microscope, as well as lots of detailed information to help you to get the best out of your microscope and get the best images you can. It starts off with very simple first subjects such as feathers, hair and photographs and then it's swiftly on to taking a first look at cells. There is a wealth of scientific information included to help you to understand what it is you're seeing and to explain around the subject which really involves you and makes this much more than a book that just shows you how to see pretty patterns with your microscope. After the cells they cover: Simple organisms; Fungi; Microscopic life in the sea; Microscopic life in fresh water; Making sections; Looking at plants; Looking at insects; Staining; Rocks and minerals and Crystals. Finally the book contains a few last chapters with more technical details concerning: Mounting and measuring; Uses of the microscope; How and optical microscope works and The electron microscope. This book is aimed at children, but if you're an adult and new to microscopes then do not let that put you off! The text is child friendly but there is quite a lot of writing and, due to the nature of the subject, there are quite a few tricky words in there. As a rough guide, I would suggest that children around 8+ should be able to read much of this themselves...although they're still likely to need some help in places. That said, I'm really looking forward to using it with my 4 and 6 year old! They won't understand all of the science, but I feel that they should be able to grasp the basics of many of the concepts and even if they don't then the book has given me lots of super ideas for things to show them. The book includes lots of attractive and useful illustrations that really help to add to the text and I'm sure that these will help with the understanding. It's been many, many years since I last looked down a microscope and I can honestly say that this book has got me all excited and raring to go! This should truly help you and your kids to get a lot out of your microscope and is a fantastic introduction to some important and interesting science for any child. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Microscope book *by R***I on 3 December 2011* I have just bought my first microscope for £100, I bought this book with it and I am so glad I did. Apart from it taking two weeks to arrive which I was not impressed about, the fact I had the microscope for two weeks before I was uninspired as to what I should use the microscope for (sounds daft). This book inspires you for things to look at under the scope, such as scraping the inside of your cheek, various different liquids, certain insects, bacteria!. You must buy this book if you are new to a microscope ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by S***N on 5 August 2013* When I saw the book first I got a shock at how thin the book was for the price but after you look through it you relies there is an awful lot in the book ## Frequently Bought Together - AmScope BK-WM The World of the Microscope A Practical Introduction with Projects and Activities,multicolor - 48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education - AmScope 120X-1200X 52-pcs Beginner Microscope STEM Kit with Metal Body Microscope, Plastic Slides, LED Light and Carrying Box (M30-ABS-KT2-W),White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49890853-amscope-the-world-of-the-microscope](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49890853-amscope-the-world-of-the-microscope) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*