Do you have a young botanist, biologist or simply a curious child (of any age) in your family?

If you do I might have a great gift idea for you.

What do you think of the idea of getting that curious child their own microscopes?

My brother had one when I was a kid- of course he was older than me, but I remember using it occasionally to take a closer look at things that I’d found and it was fun! It was educational too. Looking at the vein like system of a leaf microscopically was very interesting.

Optics Planet carries brand name microscopes of all types. They carry simple microscopes suitable for a child, right up to scientific stereo, compound, digital, photo or video camera microscopes. Quite an amazing assortment if you ask me. Anyone from a hobbyist to a high school or University student could use one of these microscopes for their studies. Anyone studying in the health care field – laboratory work, medical student or nurse would find a use for a microscope at some point along the way too.

Optics Planet has such a variety of microscopes that they have started a new site www.microscopes.com that while it’s still in the works is open for business.

If the idea of getting someone you love a microscope as a gift sounds good to you, I can make it sound just a little bit better. Optics Planet is offering their microscopes at a huge discount, some with savings of up to 70% off, plus they offer Free UPS on orders over $29.95, extended warranties, and a no hassle holiday return policy.

Take a look at their huge selection of microscopes and microscope accessories including all types of loupes magnifiers.