Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope (Scientists in the Field Series) (edition 2003)

by Stephen Kramer (Author)

Series: Scientists in the Field

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Through the lenses of powerful microscopes, Dennis Kunkel has examined objects most people have never even thought about: a mosquito"s foot, a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, the delicate hairs on a blade of grass. Hidden Worlds takes you behind the scenes of Dennis"s work and explains how he captures his remarkable images of microscopic life and objects.… (more)

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Title:	Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope (Scientists in the Field Series)
Authors:	Stephen Kramer (Author)
Info:	Clarion Books (2003), Edition: Reprint, 64 pages
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There are hidden worlds in nature that you can see only through the lenses of powerful microscope. This book examines objects most people have never even thought about: a mosquito’s foot, a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, the delicate hairs on a blade of grass.

wichitafriendsschool | Aug 6, 2020 |

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OakGrove-KFA | Mar 28, 2020 |

Stephen Kramer and Dennis Kunkel offer a view into a world that few get to experience in this fascinating look into the life of a scientist. Through the use of electron microscope images and (

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edeidrich | Nov 15, 2012 |

Fascinating pictures and a great attention getter for students who are interested in becoming a scientist. (

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mbackes10 | Mar 11, 2011 |

There is some useful information included in this book, but I think a hands on application of the subject would be more beneficial for students. Classroom use: Maybe could be used as a supplement activity for kids working hands on with microscopes.

BKorfel | Jun 6, 2010 |

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Through the lenses of powerful microscopes, Dennis Kunkel has examined objects most people have never even thought about: a mosquito"s foot, a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, the delicate hairs on a blade of grass. Hidden Worlds takes you behind the scenes of Dennis"s work and explains how he captures his remarkable images of microscopic life and objects.

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