AMSCOPE-KIDS microscopes are made of the finest materials and with the best optics to ensure that you get precise answers and solutions to all your endeavors. With this 48-piece microscope set, young scientists can investigate everything from cells to crystals. Perfect for individual or classroom use, the glass eyepieces and power settings, 120X, 240X, 300X, 480X, 600X and 1200X, provide users with superior precision viewing. The built-in natural light (through the mirror) and LED (powered by two AA batteries) illumination system and rack-and-pinion focusing help deliver bright clear images. The 48-piece kit has professionally prepared slides and everything users need to make their own specimen slides. The microscope has a durable metal arm, single coaxial coarse focusing and specimen stage with two built-in stage clips. It includes high-quality components and features that make it appropriate for science learning at any age. The kit comes with sample slides, cover slips, tweezers, scalpel, specimen vials, adjustable lenses, plus a sturdy hard case for easy storage and travel. This kit is great for beginning scientists. Two AA batteries for LED light are included. Features : 120X, 240X, 300X, 480X, 600X and 1200X six magnification beginner microscope with metal arm to support the unit Built-in light for direct illumination. Reflecting mirror for natural illumination Battery compartment for 2 AA-size. Includes: plastic scalpel, plastic spatula, plastic tweezers Specifications : Magnifications: 120X, 240X, 300X, 480X, 600X and 1200X. Body Type: durable metal construction. Illumination: built-in LED light and reflecting mirror. Accessory Set: 1 petri dish, 1 plastic tweezer, 1 spare bulb, 1 plastic scalpel, 1 plastic spatula, 1 plastic stirring rod, 1 pipette, 5 prepared slides, 7 blank slides, 16 slide covers, 8 slide labels, 3 collecting vials, 2 AA batteries. Packing List : Beginner microscope Accessory set Hard ABS case Shipping Weight: 6 lbs For ages 8+