If you want to get a closer look at anything from a ladybug to a grain of sand, a hand lens or microscope is the tool for you. Handy explanations of measurements of magnification, such as 10x, are provided through accessible text. Practical tips about how to use and care for hand lenses and microscopes are also offered. Labeled photographs make the easy-to-follow text even more engaging and an experiment helps readers put what they have learned into practice.