Perfect for home, classroom, or home-school use, this kit includes all the essential items you will need to begin exploring the wonders of the microscopic world. The kit comes with a metal-framed microscope with an excellent magnification range. Use it to view everything from the simply small (100x) to the truly microscopic (1200x). The microscope\'s eyepiece tilts from a vertical to an angled position, so observers of all ages can find their most comfortable viewing angle. Once you have placed a specimen on the stage, use the adjustable illuminator to bring out its unique details.To get you started observing, this kit comes complete with 7 reusable blank slides and their covers, plus a 2x handheld magnifier to determine whether samples might be interesting microscopic specimens.Features- Metal bodied, fully adjustable biological microscope- 100x - 1200x magnification for a variety of specimens- Adjustable illuminator to bring out the best specimen details- Choose between vertical or angled viewing positions- Also includes 7 reusable blank slides with covers and a 2x hand lens