{"product_id":"micro-the-wild-wonders-of-microscopic-life-9780500654033","title":"Micro: The Wild Wonders of Microscopic Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffering close-up views of microscopic life in its original context, \u003cem\u003eMicro\u003c\/em\u003e takes the microscope out of the science lab and into the wild world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly illustrated thematic spreads focus on habitats and locations, including ponds, forests, deserts, and even outer space, to reveal the microscopic creatures, plants, and objects hidden within them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet mind-boggling organisms, like adorable \"water bears\" who can survive in almost any conditions, even outer space; jewellike diatoms that live in our oceans and help fight climate change; and alien-looking bacteria that keep our guts healthy. See the familiar become extraordinary, as we zoom in on soap bubbles, grains of sand, and the wing of a butterfly to reveal the hidden beauty of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book features an introduction to microscope technology, with information about their history, how they work, and what they allow us to see. The book also includes a practical guide on how to use one, so that children can explore microscopic worlds for themselves, at home, or in school.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor ages 7+\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thames \u0026amp; Hudson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780500654033\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40","brand":"Jennifer N. R. Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53241151684789,"sku":"9780500654033","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/micro-the-wild-wonders-of-microscopic-life-9780500654033","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}