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The Build Your Own Microscope Kit in the background with the fully built microscope in the foreground. The microscope is turquoise and black. The kit shows a photo of a white boy looking through the microscope.
The Build Your Own Microscope box reads '54 piece cardboard microscope kit, age 8 to adult, less plastic, no glue, no mess, no fuss & 30x magnification'. There are two awards superimposed on the photo. One award is Creative Play Awards 2020 Highly Commended, the other is Dad's Choice Awards 2020 Winner.
A top down image of the microscope. Text bubbles read 'zoom function', '54 high quality cardboard parts' and 'incredible 30x magnification'
A close up of the middle of the microscope. The text bubbles read 'includes 3 specimen trays' and 'illuminate your subject with a smart phone'. Smartphone not included.
A picture of the Build Your Own Microscope Kit contents. Contents are 5 press out sheets, mirror, 2 lenses and instructions.
A top down view of the microscope with a leaf under the scope. A flower sits in a specimen tray to the side.
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  • Load image into Gallery viewer, A top down image of the microscope. Text bubbles read 'zoom function', '54 high quality cardboard parts' and 'incredible 30x magnification'
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Build Your Own Microscope Kit

£22.99
£22.99
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This Build Your Own Microscope Kit is fully functioning and easy to assemble with slot-together cardboard construction. Everything you need is provided in the kit! 

If you'd like to explore out and about, remove the microscope lens tubes & place them in the detachable, handheld adaptor.

This kit is fun, educational and supports STEAM learning. The microscope has 30x magnification. 

Includes: 

  • 54 press out parts
  • 1 x mylar mirror
  • 2 x high quality acrylic lenses
  • 3 x specimen trays
  • Focusing dial
  • Built-in periscope
  • Removable magnifier
  • Full instructions 

Awards for Build Your Own Microscope Kit: 

  • Winner of Dad's Choice Awards 2020
  • 'Highly commended' in Creative Play Awards 2020

Additional Information: 

  • Packaging: 299 x 220 x 44 mm, 600g
  • Recommended age 8+ 
  • Made using high-quality sustainable cardboards & minimal plastics
  • Designed in the UK

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