National Geographic Dual LED Student Microscope Science Kit with 50+ Pieces for Educational Exploration

Ella: It’s pretty easy to use. It’s really fun the quality is not that great and it’s really worth the price. I think these are good for kids full of science, or interested in insects and stuff.

United States on Nov 25, 2023

Jamie: I do not know if it was good or not. I purchased it as a gift. I thought I hit a Homerun. I was super excited about it especially for the quality and price based on reviews. I looked at many before I settled on this one. It was a child’s birthday gift to replace their old broken one but apparently they like the old one because it was only for decoration purposes Lol.
Their loss, I still think this would be a great gift for a child that actually wants one.

United States on Oct 09, 2023

Mathieu: Was a perfect starter to get my kids Into it, now they want more magnification.

Canada on Jul 27, 2023

Danny: Perfect for beginners and adults who are curious about the micro world

Canada on Jul 20, 2023

Benoit Thibault: I am surpised by the high quality of te microscope. Thanks

Canada on Jun 28, 2023

photophile: Lens in eyepiece broke in first few months. It was past the Amazon return period but National Geographic cusotmer support made it right. Thank you!

Canada on May 16, 2023

Jennifer D.: It’s not the strongest magnification but what I live about this is it’s impossible for kids to break the lens! Very durable, clear and well lit! Fantastic for my 7 year old son!

United States on Jan 17, 2023

Jean Lanouette: Was about to return this item because it seemed defective. Would not keep in focus. Unfortunately, the return date had expired. Disappointed since I had purchased this for our 6-year-old granddaughter's birthday. The good news is that I was able to fix this problem by simply tightening the knobs in a clockwise direction. Too bad this adjustment is not mentioned in the manual. I noticed in the reviews that a number of customers had returned the microscope believing it was defective.

Canada on Jun 08, 2022

Geoff R.: This to me is a great scope for kids getting into science. It has both top and bottom lighting (allowing lots of objects to be viewed without putting them on slides.) The bottom lens is far away from the object (This keeps the children from cracking the lens into the object and breaking it) and it is portable (so you can take it with you outside if the kids adventure into outdoor discovery).

The one suggestion I would make is to have the eyepieces lock into the scope. If someone picks this up to carry it from the back, the eye pieces can fall out easily.

The included slides are a great entry into the world of the small, and the ability to throw a rock, or a leaf, or any other object under the scope to zoom in is great for kids without having to prep a slide. The brine shrimp are a wonderful way to get kids into thinking about looking at small things in greater detail, and the clear box allows them to throw insects into the box and look at them in detail.

Overall, I would definitely buy this again.

United States on Apr 02, 2017

Thomas Manshack: This comes exactly as advertised and I couldn't be happier with it. My 8 year old loves science but is still at an age where a bit of clumsiness is be expected. This device is simple and sturdy enough to meet the challenges of his age range, yet still provides a "Wow, cool!" level of magnification that will keep a kid interested. You get enough magnification to clearly see plant cell walls and motes of pollen.

It comes with glass plates and clips, as well as a bunch of pre-loaded plate samples like onion skin and earthworm bisection... but just as importantly, you can easily stick a quarter or a leaf under the lens with no fuss. That's crucial for kids who aren't yet ready for delicate, time-consuming procedures. For older kids, the plates come with clear instructions and are easy to assemble.

I can't lie... I've played with this as much as the kids have. It's just that much fun to look at everyday things under the lens. Strongly recommend for a school-aged kid's microscope, or even for an adult who just needs a quick and easy magnifier for small details on things like coins or jewels.

United States on Jan 02, 2017