Is this a real microscope?

No. It is a simple magnifying viewer for young children, with no focus knob or slides. For real magnification, look at a starter microscope instead.

Moulin Roty rates it for ages 3 to 7. Older children will want more magnification than it gives.

What can my child look at with it?

Leaves, petals, insects and other small garden finds. The three compartments hold specimens between viewings.

No. It is a plain plastic magnifier with no light or electronics.

It works as a first look-at-nature toy for a preschooler. For school science, a proper starter microscope with focus and slides is the better buy.

The pocket microscope itself. Check the listing for any extra Le Jardin accessories before buying.

At Smallable, for $19.00, as of our latest check.

3 stores we checked sell it, including Paperole, Smallable, Miss Lemonade.

$19.00at SmallableChecked 27 min ago

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