Kids Pocket Microscope

~$13 typical price

A small lighted handheld microscope with roughly 60x to 120x zoom.

Why it makes a great gift

Lets a curious kid look closely at leaves, bugs and fabric anywhere, without a lab setup.

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Useful for woodworking, 3D printing and repairs where eyeballing is not good enough.

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