Mini Microscope for Kids, Pocket Microscope LED Light Handheld Small Lightweight Kid Microscope with Storage Bag

This mini micro is amazing. I was looking for something affordable since my child is homeschooled and enjoys science. The mini micro came with 5 slides which were so much fun to look at. We also looked at salt, material and our skin. My explorer can not wait to use it outside. The picture doesnt do it justice. The mini Micro is so clear in real life. Best thing I have purchased in a while.

Very pleased with this. However, like a regular microscope it can be a bit difficult to focus and get your specimen directly under the scope, does require some patience! I pretty much expected that. I gave it 5 stars because: 1. Once you get it focused, it is absolutely crystal clear. I got the focus and the zoom mixed up at first, the focus is near the bottom, zoom is near the top. A little practice makes perfect! 2. Uses 1 AAA battery (does not come with it). The compartment has a screw you need to remove, but a small screwdriver actually comes with it, and it was not difficult to open it. 3. Light is very bright. 4. It comes with 5 slides with specimens on them, which is nice for children, but no empty slides. However, I discovered it is much easier to see your own specimen and get it focused and directly under the scope if it is on the slide, and if it's one you don't want to keep you can simply set it on the slide to the side of the specimen it came with and view it that way. Otherwise, you might want to buy empty slides. 5. Zoom is as it says 60X - 120X and works well. 6. Could be difficult for a child to use for unless their specimen is something big enough so that getting the scope directly over it is not a challenge. 7. Seems sturdy. Comes with easy instructions, a bag to carry it in, and a cleaning cloth.