Top positive review
260 people found this helpful
A new way to look at the world!
By McGaugh on Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
Purchased for a 6yo, home-schooled 1st grader as part of his science curriculum. Appreciate that the Microscope came with bright colored, easy-to-read instructions and tips that the kiddo was able to read and help with set up. The cards are thick and coated; they won't rip or fall apart. REALLY appreciate the Microscope Basics card; it's been a long time since I have used a microscope (like, HS!) We were able to start our exploration immediately. Also comes with 4 cards of suggestions like looking at hair, fur, plants, etc. All things you can easily collect and not have to pay for. I researched about a dozen different microscopes intended for kids and opted for this one for several reasons: 1. additional items that it comes with (dust cover, batteries, optional wall plug, a few slides, and enough other items that we were able to start using it right out of the box - literally) 2. price 3. size / weight (he can manage it - not too heavy but at same time feels very solid built) 4. positive reviews of both the microscope and the seller I did purchase some additional preset slides but we haven't really used those much. He prefers taking samples of things from the yard - never knew so many teeny tiny things lived in our bird bath water! We know now :) Eewww. So if you're considering buying, you can probably hold off on buying additional slides as the kiddo will get a lot of use with just this set. Seller has been great to work with. They sent me a follow-up email afterwards to make sure everything was good with the microscope. I imagine if we encounter any issues that they will be good to work with. Will update review if anything changes. Highly recommend.
Top critical review
12 people found this helpful
No fine focus knob
By Lauren on Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2022
I made the mistake buying this for an 8th grade homeschooler. We are using an Apologia science course and without a fine adjustment knob, it’s very difficult to get a clear picture on the 40x magnification setting. This is a good microscope for an elementary school child, but not middle or high school.
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