The Microscope (edition 1984)

by Maxine Kumin (Author)

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Relates in rhyme the famous Dutch scientist's penchant for viewing things with a microscope, through which he made remarkable observations.

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Title:	The Microscope
Authors:	Maxine Kumin (Author)
Info:	HarperCollins (1984), Edition: 1st, 32 pages
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Small, short book, charmingly illustrated by Arnold Lobel. Written in simple verse, this book tells about Anton Leeuwenhoek, who created his own version of the microscope and used it to see into the fascinating world of microscopic life. (

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JoyfulMommy07 | Mar 29, 2024 |

Beautiful tiny book with single rhyming poem by Kumin, perfect for science class, use of lenses, biology,etc
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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (as Anton Leeuwenhoek)

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The Microscope originally appeared in The Wonderful Babies of 1809 (and other years) published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. This book edition should not be combined with the earlier collection.

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