Best Microscope Sample Slides
Set A slide specimens include ant (whole mount), ascarid egg (whole mount), ascaris (cross section), Aspergillus (whole mount), blood fluke eggs (whole mount), butterfly antennae (whole mount), butterfly leg (whole mount), ciliated epithelium (section), corn starch (whole mount), cotton leaf (cross section), cotton stem (cross section), cotton worm (whole mount), Cucurbita (whole mount), dandelion fuzz (whole mount), dense connective tissue (section), dog columnar ciliated , dog columnar epithelium (section), dog olfactory membrane (section), dog stomach cardiac region (section), dog stomach pyloric region (section), dog tongue (longitudinal section), dog urinary bladder (section), Drosophila chrysalis (whole mount), Drosophila female (whole mount), Drosophila larva (whole mount), Drosophila male (whole mount), feather (whole mount), fern leaf sorus (cross section), fern root (cross section), fern stem (cross section), fiber (whole mount), frog blastula (section), frog cleavage (section), frog early gastrula (section), frog gastrula (section), frog holoblastic cleavage (section), frog spermatozoa (smear), frog unsegmented egg (section), fruit (cross section), house fly leg (whole mount), house fly wing (whole mount), human skin hair follicle (section), hydra (longitudinal section), hydra plain and budding (whole mount), kidney-injected (rabbit) (section), l. bulgarious (smear), leaf of winter jasmine (cross section), letter "e" (whole mount), lichen (section), loose connective tissue (section), lung-injected (rabbit) (section), mantis leg (whole mount), Marchantia antheridia (longitudinal section), Marchantia archegonia (longitudinal section), mole cricket leg (whole mount), mosquito eggs (whole mount), mosquito male (whole mount), mosquito-female (whole mount), mouse cuboidal epithelium (section), mouse kidney (section), mouse ovary (section), nymphaea of aqustio stem (cross section), nymphaea, (spongy tissue) (cross section), paramecium-conjugation (whole mount), paramecium-fission (whole mount), pea pollen (whole mount), peach worm (whole mount), peacock feather (whole mount), pelargonium, of leaf (cross section), pig adipose cell (whole mount), pig liver (section), pine cone-female (longitudinal section), pine pollen (whole mount), pine stem (longitudinal section), pisum seed (longitudinal section), planaria (cross section), planaria (whole mount), plasmodesmata (section), polytrichum (whole mount), polytrichum antheridia (longitudinal section), polytrichum archegonia (longitudinal section), rabbit ganglia (section), rabbit venae cavac (cross section), ranunculus root (cross section), root bacteria (cross section), shrimp egg (whole mount), silkworm moth antennae (whole mount), silkworm moth larva (whole mount), silver berry scaly hair (whole mount), soya stem (cross section), stem cork cell (cross section), stem-sieve tube and companion cell (longitudinal section), striated muscle (cross section), Taenia pisiformis (whole mount), trematodesmiracidia (whole mount), typical animal cell, typical plant cell, vegetable pollen (whole mount), vicia faba root, tip (longitudinal section), young root of broad bean (cross section). Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. (100) Prepared slides Fitted wooden case. Set comes in fitted wooden storage box to prevent breakage and ease handling.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The slides are all nicely labeled and easy to read."
"FOR 50 DOLLARS YOU GET A FINE WOOD BOX AND 100 SLIDES THAT ARE OF GOOD QUALITY."
"My daughter loves looking at these through her microscope."
"reasonable price, and as expected."
"Would give 5 stars except that one of the slides had some hardened resin material on the back of it and I could not get it off."
"I bought these for my son for Christmas and they are great!"
"I found the slides to be of good quality and had a large variety of different specimens."
Slides are made of glass in a durable cardboard casing designed to withstand years of classroom use. Study the details and intricacies of animal, plant, insect, textile, pollen and spore specimens.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Good set of slides.Work well with basic microscopes."
"This was a gift for our son who is 6."
"Got these as a gift to go with the National Geographic Microscope Science Lab."
"I love how kid friendly these are!"
"These slides are great starter slides for kids!"
"I gave these to my 5 year old granddaughter for Christmas to go with a microscope."
"Used these along with some inexpensive pocket microscopes for party favors."
"Daughter loved these with her new microscope for Christmas."
Set A slide specimens include ascarid egg (whole mount), Aspergillus (whole mount), cabbage (Hydrilla verticillata, longitudinal section), coprinus mushroom set (cross section), cotton stem (cross section), Cucurbita stem (longitudinal section), dandelion fuzz (whole mount), dense connective tissue (section), dog cardiac muscle (longitudinal section), dog esophagus (cross section), dog skeletal muscle (longitudinal and cross section), dog small intestine (section), dog smooth muscle (longitudinal and cross section), dog squamous epithelium (whole mount), dog stomach (section), earthworm (cross section), honeybee leg (whole mount), honeybee mouth parts (whole mount), honeybee wings (whole mount), housefly mouth parts (whole mount), human blood (smear), hydra (longitudinal section), Hydrilla verticillata leaf (whole mount), leaf of winter jasmine (cross section), Lilium anther (cross section), Lilium ovary (cross section), locust wing (whole mount), loose connective tissue (whole mount), mantis wing (whole mount), nymphasa (spongy tissue) (cross section), nymphasa aqustio stem (cross section), onion epidermis (whole mount), penicillium (whole mount), pig motor nerve (whole mount), pine leaf (cross section), pine pollen (whole mount), pine stem (cross section), pumpkin stem (cross section), rabbit artery and vein (cross section), rabbit hyaline cartilage (section), rabbit lymph node (section), rabbit spinal cord (cross section), rabbit testis (section), stomata-vicia faba leaf (whole mount), sunflower stem (cross section), Tilia stem (cross section), wool sheep (whole mount), young root of broad bean (cross section), Zea stem (cross section), Zea stem (longitudinal section), Microscopes are instruments used to enhance the resolution of an object or image. Compound microscopes use a compound optical system with an objective lens and an eyepiece. (50) Prepared slides Fitted wooden case. Samples preserved in cedar wood oil and sealed with a coverslip to preserves specimen and prevent contamination.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I've made biological slides myself with mounting medium and it can be a mess, but these are great with no bubbles trapped under the cover slips, nice thin sections, not smashed or distorted....beautifully stained. She looked at different structures in stem sections of different types of plants, stomach lining cells ( I explained they were 'wavy' so they would have more absorption surface) and insect parts. As I said, all of the cross sections were extremely crisp with no distortion and beautifully stained."
"The only reason I did not give a 5 star rating is because of the slide conditions with the smudges and dust."
"These specimens are very cool."
"But want to wait before I swear the box is long lasting."
"These are great quality slides!"
"We have a young boy who we want to bring a little closer to the concept of the micro world."
"Disclosure: I got these as a gift for my nephew, so I can't speak to durability or use in a microscope."
"Great variety."
Best Science Classroom Specimens
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I was able to receive these at a discounted price for review (not free, I did pay for them and they were worth every penny). I'm posting pictures of some of the rocks we cracked open so you can have an idea of what you'll get with this set, but keep in mind that you could get different crystals-maybe even amethyst if you're lucky! I rely strongly on reviews when making purchasing decisions, so I try my hardest to provide honest, solid, and detailed feedback to help others with making their own decisions.I hope that this review was helpful for you."
"I wasn't expecting a hand-picked assortment, but when over half of them are the same rock despite the varieties that exist, it seems a bit odd. But even still, the quality and overall easy-opening of these geodes compared to the other brands I've bought will keep me coming back for more every time I decide to start a new craft project."
"I guess we got lucky and all of the rocks were actual geodes... no duds."
"These geodes are natural, not a manufactured product (and not cement as another reviewer claimed), so expect some variation. I am only giving four stars instead of five because unless you have a portable vice (or are willing to pound geodes in your workshop), one person does have to hold the geode (and chisel) in place while the other person swings the hammer."
"It is literally a bag full of rocks we have to break open, which is cool but I need to buy her a rock hammer so we can properly break them open."
"She opened the box and started reading the booklet that comes inside."
"I gave this kit to my great grandson for Christmas and watched as he and his dad fulfilled MY lifelong dream of cracking open geodes and finding their hidden treasures inside."
Best Science Fossils
DIG UP REAL DINOSAUR FOSSILS that are millions of years old!
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Find Best Price at Amazon"First to give a few key facts on dimensions... - The box itself is a bit smaller than an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of standard size paper. Generally, the fossils are really hard so don't be shy about cutting away with the knife right away. To get to the fossils, you need to break this mold into hundreds, or even thousands of pieces. If your mold doesn't end up looking like the picture showing my meal tray, you need to keep breaking away. Using a small mallet or hammer - gently - is not a bad idea. Look carefully, as you may accidentally throw away a 90 million year old artifact! It's also super dusty so I would recommend a place indoors that you can easily sweep up, OR, do it outside. Ideally priced at $20, but still a good product at the 25-28 dollar range, too."
"Great product!!!"
"These were great."
"He actually set aside all of the shiny plastic toys he got for Christmas and focused on this for several hours (which is unheard of!"
"Great gift of discovery for our 9 year old grandson."
"All of the fossils were beautiful and the book was so helpful with identifying each fossil."
Best Science Classroom Optics Kits
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I use this for photography to add some artistic touches to portraits and what not."
"Great product bought a pyramid as well."
"Fun, beautiful & sturdy."
"One can use this to compose 2 images in a single shot, create a kaleidoscope effect, or catch straying lights."
"Mine arrived scratched and cracked at one of the tips even though is was secured in a case."
"Great for helping grandson understand sunlight, its color spectrum along with an introduction to rainbows [his current fascination] ."
"The crystal is great!"
"I received the prism and took it out of the box and the surface on all three sides was fuzzy."
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HIGH EXCELLENCE: Passed International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards/CE and is designed for VETERINARY USE but may be included in a medical student’s suture kit for TRAINING PURPOSES only.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Appears to be a great product."
"As expected, a quality product."
"does what it's supposed to do."
"Delivered on time."
"They were just what I wanted!"
Best Science Classroom Measurement Kits
That is why the Innovo Dual mode infra-red thermometer INV-EF100 is designed to be BOTH an ear thermometer (recommended for age above1) AND a forehead thermometer (recommended for all ages), offering users the freedom to choose between two modes. FEATURES: Dual mode thermometer - Measure temperature via forehead and ear. Accurate and reliable - Utilize newest infra-red detection technology. Upgraded software - NO waiting in between measurements. Easy mode of operation. Safe and Hygienic. 20 readings memory recall. Measures in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. Alarm when temperature exceeds 99.5°F. Comes with 2X AAA batteries that will last thousands of readings. Measure temperature via forehead (suitable for all ages) or ear (recommended for children over 1 year old).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Surprised to see that the doctor was using the same thermometer as me!"
"I am 48 years old and have used old style thermometers my entire life. I was hesitant to give digital thermometers a chance knowing this is still new technology but what made the decision to purchase one easier was seeing my baby’s pediatrician use one of these thermometers. I can’t even remember the last time I had a good night’s sleep and no matter how much you love your child (and Lord knows I love mine), the sound of a crying baby can be haunting. But after speaking with their customer engagement specialists I decided to give it a chance. I experienced a weird jump of 0.5 degrees but after some quick google research I realize this is not only normal but common among all digital thermometers. The instruction manual is very well written and easy to follow; however it is technical as heck so unless you are well informed, all the stats provided in the manual can be a bit overwhelming."
"I found that the positioning of the thermometer inside the ear is critical."
"Love the dual mode."
"Takes temp instantly and actually reads my base temp in the 98.5 range rather than 96 or 97 like other thermometers I’ve owned."
"Used on my son who had 103 Via rectal thermometer and this one showed 100."
Best Human Anatomical Models
♥ Feel confident drawing blood Our arm provides accurate venous anatomy for both the back of the hand and the ventral surfaces of the arm giving you a realistic experience while mastering blood draw techniques. ♥ The iv start kit includes -- Arm with 2 clips (x1). -- Metal stand (x1). -- IV Tube – adult (x1). -- Fluid bottle (x2). -- One butterfly needle. -- One syringe. -- Setting up your iv arm instructions. -- Connector (x2).
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"Great shipping."
"Yes I'm very pleased with my purchase."
"Easy to use."
"but expensive."
"The skin is a bit thin but other than that its a good product."
Best Science Education Insect Kits
Science education products incorporate applied math and science principles into classroom and homeschool-based projects.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The net is nice and wide, the construction is rigid, and the act of scooping up more flies just pushes the ones you've already caught deeper into the net."
"Although only used on occasion, after two months the white netting has started to fray from the blue fabric around the loop; that is, not that durable."
"During it's first use, My 7-yr-old broke a thin metal connecting piece between the hoop and the stem by slamming it down hard."
"Really really great bargin well worth the price and built pretty strong and collapses down very nicely making it discrete to carry."
"This is the second net I have purchased like this."
"We like to use it to catch carpenter bees near our house."
"I’ve bought 3 so far, some for friends."
"Since the day it arrived, the shaft does not twist and collapse like it should."
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Specifications: 5.5 inch (138mm) primary lens: 2X zoom 2X lens focal length: 5.5" 1 inch (25mm) supplementary lens: 3.5X zoom 3.5X lens focal length: 2.8" 3 ultra bright LED lights Requires 4 AAA batteries (not included) Lens cleaning cloth Velvet storage pouch Alternative use: flashlight. CRYSTAL CLEAR - Distortion-free magnifying lens improves image quality; ideal for reading fine prints in books and newspapers.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This 5.5" "magnifying glass" is lightweight and provides a large, well-lit area of magnification that makes it excellent for reading.at home. I was a bit concerned that 2X would not be powerful enough, but combined with the size of the lens it allows the user to see a large field of vision, perfect for reading sentences in books and newspapers. This was a minor disappointment, but not a significant problem, and they are ideally placed for using the 1" 5X auxiliary lens to see small details clearly. We have another magnifier that automatically turns on when you hold the handle - a good idea, but it takes a bit of getting used to (you have to grip the handle a particular way) and the handle is a bit fat."
"I find that a lot of tasks can be performed with just my reading glasses but need an occasional bit of magnification to work with a small part or read some fine print."
"You supply 4 AAA batteries and if you're quibbling about not including batteries, think about the fact that you'll know you are putting in fresh batteries and not "included" ones that who knows how old they are."
"My only complaints are that the plastic door that opens to insert the batteries is very cheap, it has the tiniest little tab to click in and I'm sure if I open and close that thing 5 more times it will snap. But this little clicky tab thing for sure will break, it's less than 1mm in width and made of thin plastic. They should have made the entire bottom inch of the magnifier in 3.5x zoom, similar to a bifocul."
"For reading this is a really nice size Magnifying glass."
"Their current placement is fine for reading, lights the page up perfectly, and consider the build problems if one tried to put them all around the glass - perhaps a lot of connections to go wrong."
Best Scientific Gifts
Apexel lens has good quality,universal compatiblity, install and disassemble easily. Our telephoto lens will help overcome the limitation of smartphones that can only take near-sighted photos or low quality zoomed images. It attaches to almost all smartphones using its removable clip without leaving ugly marks or scratches on the device. Features: wide angle lens can shoot larger range of scenery.For example, long cityscapes and large group shots. Note: When shooting pictures, it is suggested that the wide angle lens should be used in a wide-open area in order to get better photos. Features: large scene can be captured by fisheye lens, give your images a round, fish bowl effect. Features:Macro lens can take clear photos of small objects. Note: In order to get a stunning effect when using this macro lens, you need to place the transparent cap on the surface of object that you want to shoot, make sure you don't block your light source and keep 2-3cm distance from the shooting object. Includes 4 lenses: 12x zoom telephoto lens with manual focus ring, fisheye lens, macro lens and wide angle lens.Combine with your favorite apps to share photos instantly! To use the macro lens, simply unscrew the wide angle lens.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The telephoto lens is what I really purchased this for I took a photo of the tree line quarter mile away with sunset on the little cheap tripod and then removed the clip and snapped a pic if what it looked like in the same position without the long telephoto lens."
"Just to note the 12X telephoto is not a Zoom lens."
"Also a definition from Amazon of what my 5 star represents: ★★★★★ = I love it (The product I received is practically perfect! I love love love it!"
"If you worry about this, maybe you should try some expensive lens: 1. the telescope lens has relatively strong chromatic aberration (first figure), and the minimal focus distance is still long, around 1 meter or more."
"I wanted a good macro lens for my iPhone for photos of my aquariums."
"Would give 5 star if you did not have to remove case, a pain for quick use. Highly recommend."
"Ordered this product to work with my Samsung S4 Galaxy phone and was very pleased upon receipt."
"When you attach the lens or focus, the clip moves."
Best Science Education Magnetism Kits
Creative Ideas with Unlimited Uses. Great for Home, Office or Kitchen.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"We purchase 1000's of rare earth magnets of many sizes every year for products."
"Very powerful magnets, just right for my craft project (gluing them to the back of wooden Scrabble tiles for a kitchen magnetic board)."
"Seems like a strong magnet to me."
"Faced with issue of washing the other 90+ magnets I found that spacing them onto a cookie tray, scrubbing them, letting them dry, then flipping to other side works great."
"The magnets I made with flat back buttons had a life of their own, jumping all over the place - stacking and sticking to each other- even through a tray."
"These were exactly what I was looking for- I bought these for kids toys, and wanted something strong enough to stick together with enough 'push' to demonstrate the magic of magnetism, but no so strong that they could pinch or hurt a small finger."
"Great for the fridge and using in decor projects where they will be on solid contact with metal or themselves."
Best Science Education Charts & Posters
This classic chart of The Muscular System was illustrated by Peter Bachin in 1947 and continues to be one of the most easily recognized images in medical illustration. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This is a very well made chart, thorough in information, and what muscles it shows and how they are seen on this, clear on the cutaways."
"For anyone working in bodywork, such as massage therapists, fitness instructors, physical therapists, and other health workers, the muscular system chart is an essential tool to have in order to be able to clearly show the client or patient exactly what muscles are involved in their bodywork or treatment."
"Lovely laminated poster that looks great in my massage room."
"Very clear and accurate chart, and much bigger than I expected."
"It is really helpful for me to use as reference and also whenever I am going to work out, I will look at the chart to figure out what muscles I want to work on that day."
"I'm an avid ultramarathoner and have a dedicated room for yoga / stretching."
"Very good product, it came in on time and in good shape."
"I wanted a chart big enough and clear enough to show clients areas I'm working on, as well as for reference."