Attention, Micro Explorers!

Lukas and his ant Tom take you into the world of the microcosm! How does a microscope work? What should you pay attention to? And what can you discover next?

Get ready for the mission into the world of the invisible!

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Seeing the Invisible

Have you ever wondered what tiny little things look like that you can’t see with your own eyes?

That’s exactly what a microscope is for!

A microscope is a very special device. It helps you magnify things so much that you can see tiny details you would otherwise never notice.

Give it a try!

What types of microscopes are there?

Reflected-light microscope

With a reflected-light microscope, the light shines from above onto what you want to look at.

This is especially handy for things that are a bit thicker or have some height, such as stones, shells, or coins. This way you can examine their surface in great detail!

Transmitted-light microscope

With a transmitted-light microscope, the light comes from below and shines through what you want to look at.

This works especially well with very thin things, like leaves, water samples, or wafer-thin slices of plants or other materials.

Specimens

If you want to examine something with a microscope, you need a microscope specimen.

This is a small object that you place under the microscope to take a really close look at it. A specimen helps you prepare things neatly so you can see them clearly.

Create your own specimen

Step 1

Choose something:
Pick something interesting, for example a leaf, a hair, or a drop of water.

Step 2

Small and thin:
Ask an adult to help you and cut it very thin. Microscopes work best when light can shine through!

Step 3

Place it on a glass slide:
Your object goes onto a small glass strip called a microscope slide.

Step 4

Cover it:
Add a small drop of water to the glass slide and place your object on it. Then place a thin piece of glass, called a cover slip, on top. This keeps everything in place and makes it easier to observe.

Your first observation

Your journal

Step 1

Let’s get started!
Sit down in front of your microscope and turn the tube toward you.

Step 2

What would you like to look at?
Choose something – maybe a hair or a prepared permanent slide. Carefully place it on the stage.

Step 3

Set up the objective:
Start with the lowest magnification and aim it at your specimen. Look from the side to make sure there’s enough space – that way everything stays safe.

Step 4

Is everything sharp?
Look through the eyepiece and turn the knob on the side until your object comes into focus.

Step 5

See it all:
Now you can gently move your specimen back and forth and take a close look at everything.

Step 6

Want to get closer?
Switch to the next magnification level. Make sure there’s enough distance again.

Step 7

Now it’s your turn!
Draw your observation in your microscope journal.

What can you find in water?

Copepod

It has only one eye and belongs to the small crustaceans. Its front antennae make it swim forward in little hopping movements.

Volvox

It is also called a spherical algae. Inside it is hollow and filled with a jelly-like substance. New, tiny Volvox cells are already growing inside.

Rotifer

They can be found almost everywhere. At the front, it looks like it has two wheels at its mouth, which it uses to draw food toward itself.

Experiments

Textiles

Take threads or small fabric scraps from different pieces of clothing you no longer need (e.g. towel, washcloth, socks, rain jacket, T-shirt, wool sweater).

Place them one after another under your microscope and see what differences you can discover.

Stones

Look outside for small stones or colorful grains of sand and place them one by one under your microscope.

You might discover tiny crystals, fine lines, or shiny spots. Every stone looks completely different under the microscope – like its own little world!

Sugar & Salt

Take some salt and some sugar. Sprinkle a few grains of each onto a microscope slide and place them under your microscope one after the other.

Look closely: salt often looks like tiny cubes, while sugar looks more like small, sparkling stones.

Compare the two and discover how different they look – even though they feel similar!

Sugar and salt crystals under a microscope

Flowers

Collect a few flowers such as daisies, dandelions, or clover. Pluck a petal or a small piece of the stem and place it under your microscope.

Take a close look at each flower and discover how different leaves, colors, and shapes can be – you might even spot tiny little creatures!

Your missions with Lukas

Trace investigation: Who does this hair belong to?

Explore your home. What can you discover?

Everything is a bit mixed up here. Can you help Lukas?

Can you find the pairs?

Great! You found all the pairs!

Lukas’ favorite pictures

Lukas coloring pages

Tom and the squirrel

Lukas and Tom catching butterflies

Ant Tom

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BRESSER JUNIOR 24 Permanent Microscope Starter Kit

Already own a microscope and want to discover as much as you possibly can with it? The BRESSER JUNIOR 24 durable specimens in the microscope starter kit offer you plenty of examination objects for a quick and easy way to get started. In addition, the specimens from different areas, including plants, algae and insects, are ready and waiting to be viewed on a total of 6 microscope slides. Simply unpack them, place them on the plate of your microscope and start zooming in. You’ll be astounded by the minute detail that suddenly becomes visible to you. View again and again – the preserved microscope specimens are highly durable. You’re certain to get admiring looks from your friends and family as well. With these 24 durable specimens for your microscope, you can go on a voyage of discovery into the microcosm: Algae: water silk, zygnema, ulotrichaceae, cyclops Leaves and starch: privet leaf, oleander leaf, maize starch, potato starch Plants: maize root, peanut root, sponge gourd, pine trunk Textile fibres: cotton fibres, nylon fibres, silk fibres, letter ‘e’ Animals: fish scales, camel hair, chicken feathers, duck feathers Insects: honeybee wings, dragonfly wings, beetle legs, cockroach legs FEATURES 6 microscope slides with a total of 24 durable specimens for children aged 6 and over 4 samples each from algae, leaves and starch, plants, textile fibres, animals and insects The perfect way to introduce children to microscopy Robust and stable Child-friendly use and packaging PACKAGE CONTENTS 6 microscope slides with a total of 24 durable specimens Instruction manual

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Calling all micro explorers!

Lukas and his ant Tom take you on a journey into the world of the microcosm. How does a microscope work? What do you need to keep in mind? And what can you discover next?

Get ready for your mission into the world of the invisible!

Start mission

Give it a try

Seeing the Invisible

Have you ever wondered what tiny things look like that you can’t see with your own eyes?
That’s exactly what a microscope is for!

A microscope is a very special device. It helps you magnify things so much that you can see tiny details you would never notice otherwise.

What types of microscopes are there?

Reflected Light Microscope

With a reflected light microscope, the light shines from above onto what you want to observe.

This is especially useful for objects that are a bit thicker or taller, such as stones, shells, or coins.

Transmitted Light Microscope

With a transmitted light microscope, the light comes from below and shines through what you want to observe.

This works especially well with very thin objects, such as leaves, water samples, or ultra-thin slices of plants.

Specimens

If you want to examine something with a microscope, you need a microscope specimen.

This is a small object that you place under the microscope to take a really close look at it. A specimen helps you prepare things properly so you can see them clearly.

Create your own specimen

Step 1

Choose something:
Pick something exciting, for example a leaf, a hair, or a drop of water.

Step 2

Small and thin:
Ask an adult to help you and cut it into a thin slice. Microscopes work best when light can shine through!

Step 3

Place it on a glass slide:
Your object goes onto a small glass strip called a microscope slide.

Step 4

Cover it:
Add a small drop of water to the slide and place your object on it. Put a thin piece of glass, called a cover slip, on top of the slide.

Here you’ll find your journal

Your first observation

Your journal

Here you’ll find
your journal

Step 1

Let’s get started!
Sit down in front of your microscope and turn the tube toward you.

Step 2

What would you like to observe?
Choose something—maybe a hair or a prepared permanent slide. Carefully place it on the stage. Make sure there’s enough space between your sample and the lens, otherwise the lens could get scratched.

Step 3

Set up the objective:
Start with the lowest magnification and aim it at your sample. Look from the side to check there’s enough space—this keeps everything safe.

Step 4

All in focus?
Look through the eyepiece and turn the knob on the side until your object comes into focus.

Step 5

Take a close look:
Now you can carefully move your sample back and forth and examine everything closely.

Step 6

Want to get closer?
Switch to the next magnification level. Make sure there’s enough distance again.

Step 7

Now it’s your turn!
Draw your observation in your microscope journal.

What can you find in water?

Copepod

It has only one eye and belongs to the small crustaceans. Its front antennae make it swim forward in a hopping motion.

Volvox

It’s also called a spherical algae. It’s hollow inside and filled with a jelly-like substance. New little Volvox cells are already growing inside.

Rotifer

You can find them almost everywhere. At the front it looks like it has two wheels at its mouth. With them, it sweeps food toward itself.

Textile

Take threads or small fabric scraps from different pieces of clothing you no longer need (e.g. a towel, washcloth, socks, rain jacket, T-shirt, wool sweater).

Place them one after another under your microscope and see what differences you can spot.

Stones

Look outside for small stones or colorful grains of sand and place them under your microscope one by one.

Maybe you’ll discover tiny crystals, fine lines, or shiny spots. Every stone looks completely different under the microscope— like its own little world!

Sugar & Salt

Take some salt and some sugar. Sprinkle a few grains of each onto a microscope slide and place them under your microscope one after the other.

Look closely: salt often looks like tiny cubes, while sugar looks more like small sparkling stones.

Compare the two and discover how different they look— even though they feel similar!

Sugar and salt crystals under the microscope

Flowers

Collect a few flowers like daisies, dandelions, or clover. Pluck off a petal or a small piece of stem and place it under your microscope.

Look at each flower and discover how different leaves, colors, and shapes can be— you might even spot tiny little creatures!

Clue hunt: Who does this hair belong to?

Explore your home. What can you discover?

Things are a bit mixed up here. Can you help Lukas?

Investigation: Whose hair is this?

Lukas needs your help! Who is the candy thief?

What’s inside a leaf? Find out!

Can you find the pairs?

Awesome! You found all the pairs!

Lukas’ favorite pictures

Flower pistil – under the microscope

Lukas Coloring Pages

Tom and the Squirrel

Lukas and Tom Catch Butterflies

Ant Tom

Off to Luna and Ferg

Into Luna’s world

Off to Flora and Avery

Into Flora’s world

Lukas’ favorite products

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BRESSER JUNIOR Experiment Set Microscopy Starter Set

BRESSER JUNIOR - experience the world of optics with easeThis great starter set allows you to discover the world of the microcosm with your microscope! 24 different preparations are at your disposal to do exciting research & experiments. Examine for example an onion skin, a shrimp egg, a rabbit hair or even a wing of a grasshopper! FEATURES 6 microscope slides with a total of 24 different permanent preparations1. Animals: Mouse fur, Hare hair, Dog hair, Sheep hair2. Plants: Arachis hypogaea stem, Ficus leaf, Onion rind, Silver berry scaly hair3. Insects: Bee abdomen, Leg of honey bee, Wing of locust, House fly leg4. Textile Fibres: Colored threads, Handmade paper, Fingerprints, Bemberg5. Pollens & Spore: Pollen of lily, Pine tree pollen, Bottle brush spore, Fern spore6. Tiny Creatures: Plant louse, Ant, Shrimp egg, Daphniachild-friendly packaging SCOPE OF DELIVERYExperimental set incl. 6 microscope slides with a total of 24 specimensinstructionmanual

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BRESSER JUNIOR 40x-1024x Microscope with HD Eyepiece Camera

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BRESSER JUNIOR 40x-1024x Microscope Set with Case

More than a classic microscope. It has a robust finish, a case for easy transportation, is versatile and can be connected to your PC. FEATURES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSolid metal housingStandard Eyepiece(s): 2 Widefield eyepieces ( WF-10x und WF-16x)Standard Objectives: 4x, 10x, 40xMagnification: 40x-1024xIllumination: bright LED-light für transmitted light microscopyAccessories: Lot of extras for an immidiate start in the microscopyIncludes experiment kit for breeding brine shrimp (Artemia)Software incl.: yes SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSWindows 10 or 11Intel i3, i5, i7 or i9 CPU from the 2nd generation orAMD FX or Ryzen CPUOptical Disk Drive or internet connection for software downloadUSB 2.0

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