National Geographic Microscope Science Kit: Explore the Hidden Wonders of the Microscopic World!

By: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope Science Kit is the perfect gift for kids aged 8-12 who are interested in science! This dual LED microscope provides ultra-bright 20x and 50x magnification, and comes with 35 microscope slides and covers, making it the most complete microscope kit available. With its easy-to-use design and superior build quality, this is one of the best Kids Microscopes on the market.
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16 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
96
Sturdiness
98
Size
87
Recommended age group
82
Packaging
96
Overall satisfaction
97
Giftable
86
Easy to use
93
Customer support
97
Build quality
98

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The microscope has upper and lower LED lights to view specimens large and small
  • Features high-quality optical glass eyepieces that provide 20x or 50x magnification
  • A detailed learning guide describes the specimens in the kit making it easy to follow
Cons
  • Glass lens on microscope may not stay snugly

Details of National Geographic Microscope Science Kit: Explore the Hidden Wonders of the Microscopic World!

  • Release date: October 1, 2020
  • Light Source Type: LED
  • Real Angle of View: 30 Degrees
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,199 in Toys & Games #4 in Kids' Microscopes
  • Objective Lens Description: Achromatic
  • Item model number: NGMICROBUN
  • Power Source: Battery Powered
  • Manufacturer: JMW Sales, Inc.
  • Item Weight: 3.72 pounds
  • ASIN: B085RDNWLK
  • Model Name: Microscope Science Kit - Dual LED Microscope for Kids, Ultra Bright 20x & 50x
  • Magnification Maximum: 50 x
  • Brand: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 367 ratings
  • Product Dimensions: 7.56 x 6.02 x 14.69 inches
  • Color: Silver
  • Material: Metal

Comments

george: My 9 year old granddaughter will love this. at the price point and features this microscope should last through middle school and the first 2 years of high school. if the interest in it stays a better microscope can then be bought.

United States on Dec 05, 2022

Sandra E. Pallante: I got this microscope for my 8 year old grandson, and he loves it! The dual eyepieces makes it easier for younger users to view the slides. We also love that there are blank slides included for us to use with things we find.

United States on Sep 18, 2022

chris: My six year-old nephew was thrilled to get this for Christmas. When I first purchased it I immediately had concerns that no six year-old would be happy to open a microscope on Christmas day ("Why didn't I just get him a car or something!?"), but he proved me wrong. It probably helps that his dad is a cardiologist and he's spent a lot of time in a real lab with 'real' microscopes, so I guess the lesson is just that you need to know your audience. Anyway, it's a good starter microscope and he was pretty blown away by it all. Seems to be solid construction and good quality for the price.

United States on Jan 10, 2022

Amazon Customer: The microscope was a gift for my granddaughters 9th birthday. She loves it and it’s very easy for her to use. We love that she can put anything under the scope to look at it. Things don’t have to be prepared on a slide although she also has the necessary items to do this. Perfect gift for her curious mind. We enjoyed looking at sugar, salt and everyday things around the house and outdoors.

United States on Dec 18, 2020

R. Williams: My kids are homeschoolers who love science. I wanted a microscope (light from below, traditional slides) and a stereoscope (light from above). This little scope does both. It's not a very high powered microscope, but for their age (11), it works well. They can look at prepared slides. But the best part is that each week, they get to pick 3D objects they want to examine. A dead hornet we found in the yard, a flower, etc. Using the stereoscope feature, they get a good magnification to examine the object. It's great for their age. I'm sure we'll need to buy a more substantial microscope in the coming years, but for now, this is a great tool for our science studies!

United States on Aug 16, 2020

National Geographic Microscope Science Kit: Explore the Hidden Wonders of the Microscopic World! Carson MicroBrite 20x-40x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope: Perfect for Learning, Education and Exploring! AmScope Kids Microscope Kit: Perfect for Introductory Science Exploration
National Geographic Microscope Science Kit: Explore the Hidden Wonders of the Microscopic World! Carson MicroBrite 20x-40x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope: Perfect for Learning, Education and Exploring! AmScope Kids Microscope Kit: Perfect for Introductory Science Exploration
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Total Reviews 16 reviews 427 reviews 273 reviews
Release date October 1, 2020 August 1, 2020
Light Source Type LED LED LED
Real Angle of View 30 Degrees 45 Degrees
Best Sellers Rank #2,199 in Toys & Games #4 in Kids' Microscopes #6,207 in Toys & Games #6 in Kids' Microscopes #50,558 in Toys & Games #36 in Kids' Microscopes
Objective Lens Description Achromatic Achromatic Achromatic
Item model number NGMICROBUN MM-24 M162C-2L-PB10-WM-SP14-50P100S
Power Source Battery Powered Battery Powered Battery Powered
Manufacturer 8 years and up Carson Optical, Inc AmScope
Item Weight 3.72 pounds 1.92 ounces 5.77 pounds
ASIN B085RDNWLK B000Z3A8UY B0167T5ATS
Model Name Microscope Science Kit - Dual LED Microscope for Kids, Ultra Bright 20x & 50x MicroBrite
Magnification Maximum 50 x 40 x 1000 x
Brand NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Carson AmScope
Manufacturer recommended age 8 years and up
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 367 ratings 4.5/5 stars of 1,245 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 1,082 ratings
Product Dimensions 7.56 x 6.02 x 14.69 inches 2.1 x 1.2 x 4 inches 16"L x 12"W x 8"H
Color Silver Green Blue, Red
Material Metal Polycarbonate
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