best toy microscopes

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• broad age appeal
  3.9 out of 5

• Beginner microscope designed especially for kids, with soft touch knobs and fixed eyepiece.
• Slide platform moves up and down to focus for a more stable view, and the microscope offers 40X, 100X and 400x magnification.
• Internal mirror provides a true view of the specimen, unlike other microscopes which display a reversed view of the sample.
• Accessories such as prepared slides, blank slides, tweezers, and a detailed learning guide make this an unforgettable beginner science kit!
• Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
• Educational Focus: Science, Biology
• Includes: Activity Guide
• Battery: 3 AAA Alkaline, Required, Not Included

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• broad age appeal
  5 out of 5
• length of play
  4.4 out of 5
• quality
  4.4 out of 5
• value
  4.4 out of 5

• Explore the world of engineering, gravity, and motion.
• 41 marble run construction pieces and 8 glow-in-the-dark marbles. Together equals the 50-piece count
• Comes with a storage bag to keep all your pieces together
• Compatible with all our other marble run sets so you can build even bigger
• Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
• CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_is_a_marble, choking_hazard_small_parts
• Educational Focus: Physics, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Patterns, Engineering
• Includes: Activity Guide
• Battery: No Battery Used

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• broad age appeal
  4.3 out of 5
• ease of use
  4.1 out of 5
• length of play
  3.8 out of 5
• quality
  3.7 out of 5

• Dig up 10 genuine gemstones, including pyrite, amethyst, rose quartz, snowflake obsidian, and more.
• This kit also comes with a dig tool and magnifying glass. Everything kids need to reveal and examine the treasures hidden in the dig brick!
• A detailed learning guide has fascinating facts about each specimen.
• This is a fantastic, hands-on science activity that inspires and encourages kids to explore!
• Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
• CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
• Educational Focus: Geology, Science
• Includes: Instruction Guide
• Battery: No Battery Used

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• KIDS WILL LOVE THIS MICROSCOPE - The focus dial and adjustable platform make it easy to keep specimens positioned just right. The zoom dial allows magnification from 50x-250x and lights above and below ensure a great view, every time!
• FASCINATING SPECIMENS - Kids get 6 prepared slides in this microscope kit, along with 6 blank slides to prepare at home! They'll be entertained for hours as they explore the microscopic world with this STEM lab kit!
• A COMPLETE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT KIT - With a pipette, tweezers, easy-to-follow instructions, and a lab guide, kids will be able to conduct tons of science experiments, investigating the world around them just like real scientists!
• INFORMATIVE LAB GUIDE - Kids will use their microscope to the fullest with the included lab guide! They'll learn about cell structures & microorganisms, keep track of their observations & more.
• HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS - We're proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service. If your experience is less than stellar, let us know and we'll make things right!
• Number of Pieces: 1
• Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
• Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
• Educational Focus: Biology
• Product Name: National Geographic Junior Microscope Science Kit - Up to 250x Magnification, 6 Prepared & 6 Blank Slides, Tweezers, Pipette, Lab Guide & More
• Material: Plastic

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• ease of use
  4.4 out of 5
• broad age appeal
  4.4 out of 5
• quality
  4 out of 5
• value
  4 out of 5

• Viewfinder and moving star modes
• Fills your room with stars
• Intergalactic exploration in your room
• Battery powered
• A fun and unique STEM gift idea
• STEM science-based learning
• Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
• CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
• Educational Focus: Astronomy, Science
• Includes: Figures
• Battery: 3 AA Alkaline, Required, Not Included