Microscope 100-450x incl. Prepared Slides
This microscope is a great choice for curious children aged 8+ who are ready to take their scientific discoveries to the next level and explore the tiny wonders of the world in more detail. Â Â
It comes with three objective lenses offering magnification up to 450x, and you can easily switch between them using the rotating nosepiece.Â
The microscope comes with prepared slides ready to explore, plus everything you need to collect and prepare your own specimens for closer inspection.
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- Switch between four different light colours: yellow, red, blue, and white. Different lighting can reveal different details.
- The set also includes a Petri dish, a magnifying glass, tweezers, two test tubes with lids, and blank plastic slides for preparing your own specimens from fascinating finds in the garden, around the house, in the fridge, or even from your own skin.
- Includes prepared microscope slides, so you can start exploring straight away.
- Easily switch between different magnification levels.
- Fine-tune the focus with the focusing knob.
- Illuminates objects from above only and cannot shine light through transparent specimens.
- Instructions in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
- Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
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Your child may need a little help from an adult to focus the microscope.
What makes this product special
Toys for learning through play
Play is essential for children’s learning, well-being, and development. Through play, children learn about themselves and the world around them.
Play helps children:
• stay curious
• focus and become absorbed in what they're doing
• take on age-appropriate challenges
• build confidence
We believe children learn best by doing things for themselves:
• by making mistakes
• by getting messy
• by falling down and getting back up again
Resilience, confidence, and courage grow through experience, one small step at a time.
That's why we carefully choose toys that encourage independence, imagination, movement, and social skills — offering just the right balance of support, freedom, and opportunities to grow.
Carefully selected toys
We carefully handpick every toy from the vast world of toys available today. The only toys that make it into our range are ones we'd be happy to give our own children.
Every toy at ToyAcademy should:
• support learning through play
• be made from durable, high-quality materials
• be safe and enjoyable for children to play with
20 years of experience as parents and professionals
We're a Danish company founded in 2005, and we're parents too. We know what it's like to want the very best toys for your children.
Our mission is clear:
Toys should support children’s development, well-being, and confidence through play.
90-day returns
Shop with peace of mind — especially when buying gifts.
You have 90 days to return your purchase, giving you extra flexibility and peace of mind.
If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.
What makes this product special
This microscope is a great choice for curious children aged 8+ who are ready to take their scientific discoveries to the next level and explore the tiny wonders of the world in more detail. Â Â
It comes with three objective lenses offering magnification up to 450x, and you can easily switch between them using the rotating nosepiece.Â
The microscope comes with prepared slides ready to explore, plus everything you need to collect and prepare your own specimens for closer inspection.
Â
- Switch between four different light colours: yellow, red, blue, and white. Different lighting can reveal different details.
- The set also includes a Petri dish, a magnifying glass, tweezers, two test tubes with lids, and blank plastic slides for preparing your own specimens from fascinating finds in the garden, around the house, in the fridge, or even from your own skin.
- Includes prepared microscope slides, so you can start exploring straight away.
- Easily switch between different magnification levels.
- Fine-tune the focus with the focusing knob.
- Illuminates objects from above only and cannot shine light through transparent specimens.
- Instructions in English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian.
- Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).
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Your child may need a little help from an adult to focus the microscope.
Suitable for children aged 8 yrs. to 11 yrs.When you want to give your curious little one a microscope, remember that price and quality often go together. So it's a good idea to reflect on what you and your child want to examine with the microscope.
It’s fun to observe a dead spider or a fly way up close, and you can definitely do that with a simple microscope model. But if you would like to study a drop of blood, we recommend that you choose a microscope for children with over 400x magnification. The price is on the higher end, but your child will learn and understand so much more.
You’ll find our full range of microscopes here.
This activity develops important skills which help support your child's well-being and ability to learn new things:
- Great for curious children.
- Encourages your child to observe with great interest.
| Item number | 171-E2070 |
|---|---|
| Age | 8 yrs. , 9 yrs., 10 yrs. , 11 yrs. |
| Senses | Vision |
| Function | Curiosity, Observation |
| Helps develop skills and knowledge related to: | Biology, Science |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maintenance | Wipe with a damp cloth |
| Instructions/rules | English |
| Take it with you | to school |
| What is or isn't included: | Batteries not included |
Delivery time: 2-4 business days
We aim to ship your order as quickly as possible. In most cases, you’ll receive it within 2-4 business days. Occasionally, minor delays may occur.
Please note: During busy periods, such as Christmas or Black Friday, delivery times may be slightly longer.
Returns
You have 90 days to return your purchase. That gives you extra peace of mind, especially when buying gifts. If you happen to choose the wrong toy, you can easily exchange it or return it.