Title
Adventures With A Hand Lens
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
With An Ordinary Magnifying Glass And This Book As Your Guide, 50 Adventures In Close Observation Await You. These Entertaining Nature Studies Take You On Field Trips In And Around Your Home, Calling Attention To Interesting Features Of Dozens Of Familiar Or Overlooked Plants, Insects, And Other Animals, And Common Materials Like Cloth, Quartz, And The Paper On Which This Book Is Printed.A Great Deal Of Basic Naturalscience Theory And Detail Is Presented In This Delightful Narrative. Flowers And Grasses, Fish Scales, Moth And Insect Wings, Egg Cases, Buds, Feathers, Seeds, Leaf Scars, Moss, Molds, Ferns, And Common Crystals Are Among The Many Structures Examined, Often Comparatively. Many Natural Processes And Behavior Patterns Are Observed Seed Dispersal And Other Methods Of Reproduction, Protective Coloration, Rusting Symbiosis, Fertilization Of The Soil, Breathing And Case Building Of Insects, And Many Others, All With Only An Inexpensive Hand Lens As Equipment And With Specimens You Probably Pass By Going For A Walk. More Than 200 Labeled Illustrations Accompany The Text.The Author Is A Former Teacher And Associate Curator Of The New England Museum Of Natural History. No Previous Science Background Is Assumed Of Readers, And Curious Readers Of Almost Any Age Will Find This Book An Interesting Introduction To Numerous Facets Of Nature Study.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Adventures with a Hand Lens' about? A: This book guides readers through 50 nature observation adventures using a magnifying glass, highlighting various plants, insects, and materials found in everyday surroundings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Adventures with a Hand Lens'? A: The author is Richard Headstrom, a former teacher and associate curator of the New England Museum of Natural History.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers will gain insights into basic natural-science concepts, including plant and insect features, natural processes, and observation techniques.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Yes, the book is designed for curious readers of almost any age, with no prior science background required.
- Q: How many pages does 'Adventures with a Hand Lens' have? A: The book contains 240 pages filled with illustrations and descriptive text.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Adventures with a Hand Lens' published? A: The book was published on February 29, 2012.
- Q: Are there illustrations in the book? A: Yes, there are over 200 labeled illustrations that accompany the text to enhance understanding.
- Q: What materials do I need to engage with the activities in the book? A: You only need an inexpensive hand lens and the book itself to explore the activities.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Absolutely, it serves as a great introductory resource for nature studies and can be used in educational settings.