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  • The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope by DK book cover
  • The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope by DK book cover
  • The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope by DK book cover
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The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope

by DK

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A close-up look at the world too small to see

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A close-up look at the world too small to see

Macro photography turns familiar surroundings into a field of scientific discovery, from the fibers of carpeting to the mechanics of Velcro and guitar strings. The book brings together microscopic life—including plankton, bacteria, mites, and human cells—with topics such as physics, materials science, and microbiology. Its scale-shifting approach connects everyday objects with the tiny structures and organisms they contain, making observation the bridge between ordinary experience and science.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 9–12 curious about science and nature
  • Young readers interested in microscopes, micro-life, or how everyday materials work

Themes

Microscopic lifeObservation and discoveryPhysics and materials scienceEveryday objects under magnification

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Book overview

Shrink down to the size of an ant and discover a hidden world of wonder in this eye-opening science book for kids ages 9+.

What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant? The Miniverse zooms in to reveal the unexpected beauty and complexity of the world around us.

Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibers in carpeting and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stingers of bees and nettles.

Using breathtaking macro photography, this visual guide takes curious minds on a mind-boggling journey into the realm of the teeny tiny, exploring the everyday objects and micro life that are usually invisible to the naked eye.

Zoom in and discover a hidden universe:
  • See the unseen in a stunning microscope book for kids that reveals the hidden details of everyday objects.
  • Support STEM learning with curriculum topics like physics, material science, and microbiology for kids.
  • Go beyond a standard how things work book by seeing the mechanics of Velcro and guitar strings up close.
  • Explore micro life and biology with looks at plankton, bacteria, and human cells.
  • The perfect gift for curious minds searching for unique gifts for kids who like science and nature.

Prepare to be wowed by the microcosmos that is all around you - but that you
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