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Pippa's Progress. First Adventures With A Microscope For Children: Volume 1 Paperback – 19 Aug. 2014

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Children get microscopes as presents normally for birthdays or Christmas. Parents and relatives think the microscope will give a new perspective to the child's growing awareness. The knowing ones will also realise guidance is required by way of a book. Unfortunately, most books fail to connect with a child living in this fast paced and ever-faster-changing world. Most of them on the 'market' are already out of date or are simply legacies of an age long gone. I believe microscopy and using a microscope will add to a young person's life, but not without the right kind of help. This book is quite different and aimed at both inspiring the young person and connecting with them in their world of now. It's not filled with images of this wow thing or that life form. It is filled with things they can actually do. It is not about sitting in the dark looking down a microscope for hours on end like children sit in their bedrooms with their hudls or ipads playing endless games. It is about less screen time, and more about them looking around themselves in a fun and vibrant way. Pippa is a real twelve year old young woman who understands the world your child is evolving in. She speaks to your child in their language and with a mind aligned to her generation. She has great morals and a distinct positive message behind her love of microscopy and life itself. Her adventures fit well with children aged six to twelve. She introduces modern practical ways to use a microscope, collect things to see, and easy 'do-able' projects on how to make slides from using safe materials easily-obtained from local supermarkets and shops. The book is supported by online videos in HD, ad-free, formats which accentuate learning by doing, and involves young people in real science without boring them. Educational and fun. Practical and informed but not lecturing, Pippa's Progress provides the perfect first guide on exploring the tiny world which impacts on every aspect of our lives. All of the images of microscopic subjects in the book were taken via a basic microscope, and are therefore exactly what your child will see through a budget priced microscope. Only microscopes affordable to young people were used by Pippa in her adventures. Many books show pictures of micro-life which suggest these things are viewable using an optical microscope, which will disappoint and put young people off when they can't see the same. Pippa's Progress - first adventures, will take any young person on a proper and rewarding journey and is the only real guide designed to achieve this by people already there enjoying the journey.
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    21.59 x 0.3 x 27.94 cm
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  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (19 Aug. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1500951544
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1500951542
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 21.59 x 0.3 x 27.94 cm
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    I seem to be interested in so many things, but science and art are probably my main ones. I love to inspire others and to try, in my humble way, to inform and share what I have learned and the things I know. I make movies, fictional ones and I write books, factual ones. I endeavor to encourage others to think about their world and to separate fact from fiction so they may navigate their own lives in comparative safety and enjoy the journey. I love wisdom and curiosity in other people in all age groups. I think we should never close our minds but keep them open, free of bias, and with unblind awareness, ensure truth and honesty become powerful and sustaining elements to improve all life.

    I grew up in London, England but for the past twenty years, live at the edge of Oxford City, England. I believe in treating everyone with respect.

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  • Mr. A. D. Steele-leith
    5.0 out of 5 stars a nice informative volume.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 April 2020
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    Ordered this book and it just arrived. Mindful of all the criticism in other reviews like it being insubstantial etc. I ask, what people are expecting?
    The book starts from the beginning as it discussings the anatomy of a microscope and does on to discuss some of the theory of biology so a non bio (like me) can understand it!
    It then discusses slide prep which i think is a must for anyone entering this game.

    i will be investigating the book more over the coming weeks and will update accordingly. Some compared it to a magazine etc. well perhaps its similar in size but a bit thicker but isnt it quality over quantity.
    if you give the book a chance, it will change your mind i think. Dont forget the instructional videos that come with this.
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  • Marianne McMurtrie
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book! He has been bitten by the bug
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2014
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    This was bought for my son. What a great book! He has been bitten by the bug, looking down the lens at all manner of specimens. He's a little in love with Pippa too!
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  • Cliente Amazon
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not good value for money.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 December 2018
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    Bought this as part of my granddaughters Christmas presents, but was disappointed when I opened the package and saw how insubstantial the book was; it is more of a glossy magazine and a thin one at that. What there is of it appears to be quite useful as an introductory guide to microscopes, but based on quantity of content is not good value for money. I was expecting something more substantial that would be a good reference book into the future. If I had seen this book in a bookshop I would never have bought it.
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  • MZY2015
    5.0 out of 5 stars Banish the Xbox with this
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 April 2016
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    Awesomely lovely book which really fires up the modern teenager. It's got to be good if it gets them outside, in the fresh air and away from Xboxes!
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  • abp1954
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2016
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    Its the best book i have ever purchased from amazon even if its only for 12 year olds
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  • Edward Grabczewski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to start microscopy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2020
    Pippa's Progress is a nicely illustrated book, complemented by her five videos. My children (aged 7, 9 and 12) found it engaging and took an interest in microscopy as a result. Please follow her recommendations on buying microscopes and avoid making the mistakes I made at first. The Apex microscopes are very good value for money, with professional features and suppored by a great British company (Brunel Microscopes). A great way to start.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy with this addition to my gift.
    Reviewed in Canada on 19 December 2018
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    It's an easy read and the added website expansion is a nice bonus.
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    This was a gift and Grand daughter is loving it!
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    Granddaughter loved it
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