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KIDS WILL LOVE THIS MICROSCOPE – Large focus knobs, a soft-touch eyepiece, and an adjustable platform make it easy to keep specimens positioned just right. Three levels of magnification and lights above and below ensure a great view, every time!
FASCINATING SPECIMENS – Kids get 6 prepared plant slides in this microscope kit, along with 6 rocks and minerals, and 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, specimen dish, tweezers, and easy-to-follow instructions, kids will be able to conduct tons of science experiments, investigating the world around them just like real scientists!
ENTERTAINING LAB GUIDE – Kids will use their microscope to the fullest with the included lab guide, which has viewing activities for several different types of specimens, a super scientist game, and merit badge stickers for a job well done!
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!
Barbara R. –
Fantastic First Microscope
My 5 y.o. grandson really gets into science stuff. He collects caterpillars and watches them build a cocoon and morphs into a butterfly. HE LOVES his NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MICROSCOPE for KIDS. I enjoy doing things like this with him. We’ve looked at a hair, bug legs, thread, food, and dozens of things. He’s fascinated and when I see a hunger for knowledge I try to feed it. Great started microscope. Not the last.
Ellie –
Awesome!
We have loved this microscope. We had it for 10 months before my 7yo accidentally broke it trying to force the stage up too far. This is 10 months of daily use by a 6/7 year old with ADHD who is super hard on his toys. He’s forgotten it outside, on the floor, left the light on for days and I’ve not had to replace the batteries. For a more gentle kid this thing might last forever, even though it feels really cheap.The focus is super easy. It’s just controlled by moving the stage up and down and it’s pretty easy to get it in focus. I’ve seen some reviews say it’s too sensitive and easy to knock out of focus. That wasn’t true for ours, and I intend to replace it for Christmas 2023 so I’ll update if our next one isn’t as good. I’ll forget if not so no news is good news lol.I got a bunch of prepared slides and he has spent hours looking at them and anything else he finds he can fit on the stage. Definitely worth the price for my little scientist.
Jimena –
Great “Toy” for kids to explore new things!
The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope for Kids is a remarkable science kit that seamlessly blends fun and education. As a parent, witnessing my 5-year-old son’s fascination with this microscope has been truly inspiring. From examining tiny insects to exploring everyday objects up close, it has ignited his curiosity and sparked a genuine interest in the world around him. What’s truly impressive is how effortlessly he navigates the microscope’s functions. Designed with young users in mind, it’s intuitive and easy to handle, allowing him to independently conduct his own scientific inquiries. The kit comes with a variety of prepared slides and tools, offering endless opportunities for exploration. It’s not just a toy; it’s a gateway to a world of discovery. Whether he’s marveling at the intricate details of a leaf or observing the behavior of microorganisms, each session with the microscope is a captivating learning experience. Moreover, the kit provides a perfect balance of entertainment and education, ensuring that he remains engaged while absorbing valuable scientific concepts. From developing fine motor skills to fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world, the benefits are abundant. Plus, the quality of the microscope itself is top-notch, guaranteeing durability and longevity. Overall, the NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope for Kids has exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It’s a fantastic investment in my child’s learning journey, igniting his passion for science and fostering a lifelong love of exploration. I highly recommend it to any parent seeking to nurture their child’s curiosity and creativity.
Vintage tech –
Good though not great starter microscope.
This is a good starter microscope for younger children. The LED light source can illuminate from underneath the stage for slides, or over the stage for larger opaque specimens. It’s reasonably sturdy, and the optics are reasonably sharp for the price point. The accessories like prepared slides and bare slides for mounting your own specimens are a good introduction for budding scientists. Our seven year old granddaughter asks to use it when she visits and now insists on setting things up on her own.My only issue is that the focus mechanism is very stiff and does not work as smoothly as it should. As you gently try to turn the knob, it will stick and then suddenly jump, making it difficult to easily focus on the target. I’m actually a little surprised that this did not discourage my granddaughter from using it. However, it has been a big hit and I would buy it again.
Sydney Jaynes –
Perfect for curious learners!
I bought this for my 6 year old nephew’s birthday… he absolutely LOVED it!It was easy for him to navigate how all of the features work and even came with slides that already had things on them and different rocks/crystals to look at. Absolutely perfect for young, curious minds!
BLM –
Great gift idea
Was a great gift.
Pen Name –
Underwhelmed even for a kids microscope
I know that NAT GEO is basically selling me basically a crappy fisher price microscope. Now its around 40 dollars so i don’t exactly expect greatness, but just completely underwhelmed. My daughter is 5. She like playing with the buttons and nobs, but other than that lost interest quickly. It includes a few premade slides that at any magnification didn’t exactly blow her hair back, and the rocks ( they’re minerals marie!) are cute but fall short. The focusing nob are clunky and not very precise, was even difficult for me to get many of the slides to look remotely interesting.For a microscope targeting young kids this is a miss for me. There are other kits that come with more for the same price and after using this for about 10 minutes we boxed it back up for return.So is it terrible? Not really. Will it hold then attention of a kid under 7? Not likely. It did come with blank slides so you can make your own, but there was something about the whole set that just felt cheap. And i get it, its a microscope for a child (any kid over 7 or 8 would like something a bit more advanced) that cost 40 bucks. But if it were me i would have included some fun little extras that didnt make you go, ok I guess thats it” after 5 or 10 minutes.so yeah, 3 out of 5. Don’t expect much
Yuan Cheng –
Easy to see
Clearly and fun
KSR –
The initial setup was a little long and takes some time to understand how the microscope works, considering that it is very similar to the actual one. But once that part is done, then it is all fun for the kids.My kid loves putting everything under the microscope, even pieces of bread, her hair and every small thing lying around. It does spark an interest in kids about sciences.
Pilar Carrillo –
Es tan primitivo y poco útil, que lo único que provoca en un niño es aburrimiento. La luz es mínima y cualquier niño tiene dificultades para enfocar. Un juguete que usará cinco minutos. =(
Ziyad –
لعبة تعليمية تنمي مهارات للعلوم والمعرفة بها شرائح جاهزة للتكبير وبها شرائح تضيف اليها اي عينات للاستكشاف .. تجعل الطفل يفكر ويستكشف دوما
Steven –
It’s okay for a young child, but not the quality I’d expect for something with a Nat Geo brand on it.
Medena –
Nice toy for teaching kids the basics of how to use a microscope, what it does, how different thing look when magnified. The magnification is not that good though.