Why does a water drop magnify? How do crystals form? What does the inside of a seed look like? This book includes 20 simple and fun experiments that allow you to discover the answers to these and many more questions, plus suggestions on how to develop your own science fair projects. Appendix 1 gives detailed instructions on how to use a compound microscope. Appendix 2 gives instruction on how to prepare a wet mount. Black and white illustrations. 100 pages, paperback, 8"x8¼". Ages 8-12.