"Microscopes and Telescopes" by Rebecca Stefoff explores the fascinating world of scientific instruments that expand our understanding of the universe. The book delves into the history and development of microscopes and telescopes, showcasing how these tools have revolutionized our perception of both the minuscule and the vast. With engaging illustrations and clear explanations, Stefoff introduces readers to key figures in the advancement of these technologies and the groundbreaking discoveries they facilitated. This educational journey highlights the importance of observation in science, inspiring curiosity about the natural world, from the depths of a drop of water to the far reaches of the cosmos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Inventions .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2007 by Cavendish Square Publishing .

Jared Diamond is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Guns, Germs, and Steel. He is Professor of Geography at UCLA and has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society. Rebecca Stefoff is the author of numerous books for young readers on subjects including animals, exploration, famous people, geography, history, science and inventions.