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• - Colorized photographs of insects and microbes taken from an electron microscope at the University of Hawaii.
  
• - Images and a brief history of developments in the microscope over time.
  
• - Definitions and types of microscopes, along with connections to telescopes and lenses.
  
• - Includes sections on the history of the microscope, and various creatures you can see with one, including: tree, insects, and microscopic pond life.
  
• - Includes a photo, the parts, how it works, magnification, resolution, and activities.
  
• - Offers a definition, history, types, and pictures. The site was put together as a class project.
  
• - View scanning electron microscope pictures of interesting creatures and household items. Offers a simulation of using an electron microscope.
  
• - Introduction to research on history of the microscope.
  
• - Choose samples and prepare them for viewing with the electron microscope
  
• - View samples from one of these categories: nature, word around your house, and the world of science and technology.