---
product_id: 477915398
title: "National Geographic Microscope for Kids with Up to 400x Magnification"
brand: "blue marble"
price: "R4597"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Blue Marble"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/477915398-national-geographic-microscope-for-kids-with-up-to-400x-magnification
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# LED lights above & below 400x max magnification 18 specimen slides & tools National Geographic Microscope for Kids with Up to 400x Magnification

**Brand:** blue marble
**Price:** R4597
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔬 Ignite curiosity, one magnified discovery at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** National Geographic Microscope for Kids with Up to 400x Magnification by blue marble
- **How much does it cost?** R4597 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/477915398-national-geographic-microscope-for-kids-with-up-to-400x-magnification)

## Best For

- blue marble enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted blue marble brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Kid-Friendly Design:** Large focus knobs and soft-touch eyepiece make scientific discovery effortless and fun for ages 6+.
- • **Complete STEM Lab Kit:** Includes 6 prepared slides, 6 rock/mineral samples, 6 blank slides, pipette, tweezers & specimen dish for hands-on experiments.
- • **Dual LED Illumination:** Top and bottom LED lights ensure perfect visibility for every specimen, day or night.
- • **Explore the Invisible:** Up to 400x magnification reveals unseen worlds with crystal-clear achromatic lenses.
- • **Interactive Learning Experience:** Comes with a detailed lab guide, fun science games, and merit badges to inspire young explorers.

## Overview

The National Geographic Microscope for Kids offers up to 400x magnification with achromatic lenses and dual LED lighting, packaged in a user-friendly STEM kit. It includes 18 specimen slides, rock and mineral samples, and all necessary tools, plus an engaging lab guide to foster scientific exploration for children aged 6 and up.

## Description

Buy National Geographic Microscope for Kids with Up to 400x Magnification | Prepared and Blank Slides, Rock and Mineral Specimens, Easy-to-Use Science Kit, STEM Project Toy, Ages 6+: Science Kits & Toys - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

## Features

- KIDS WILL LOVE THIS MICROSCOPE - Large focus knobs, a soft-touch eyepiece, and an adjustable platform make it easy to keep specimens positioned just right. Three levels of magnification and lights above and below ensure a great view, every time!
- FASCINATING SPECIMENS - Kids get 6 prepared plant slides in this microscope kit, along with 6 rocks and minerals, and 6 blank slides to prepare at home! They'll be entertained for hours as they explore the microscopic world with this STEM lab kit!
- A COMPLETE SCIENCE EXPERIMENT KIT - With a pipette, specimen dish, tweezers, and easy-to-follow instructions, kids will be able to conduct tons of science experiments, investigating the world around them just like real scientists!
- ENTERTAINING LAB GUIDE - Kids will use their microscope to the fullest with the included lab guide, which has viewing activities for several different types of specimens, a super scientist game, and merit badge stickers for a job well done!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09ZDRP5DM |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,792 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #5 in Kids' Microscopes |
| Brand | Blue Marble |
| Built-In Media | Blank and Prepared Slides, Detailed Learning Guide, Easy-To-Use Kids Microscope, Rock and Mineral Specimens |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Television |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,791) |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00810070621698 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11"L x 6.7"W x 12"H |
| Item Highlight | Prepared and Blank Slides, Rock and Mineral Specimens, Easy-to-Use Science Kit, STEM Project Toy, Ages 6+ |
| Item Type Name | STEM Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope |
| Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Light Source Type | LED - Above and Below |
| Magnification Maximum | 400 x |
| Manufacturer | JMW Sales, Inc. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | NGMICROST |
| Model Name | Science Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope |
| Model Number | NGMICROST |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Objective Lens Description | Achromatic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Real Angle Of View | 45 degrees |
| UPC | 810070621698 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | RESPECTED QUALITY – National Geographic Toys is proud to provide only the highest quality products, each backed by a complete satisfaction guarantee |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Blue Marble
- **Color:** Multicolor
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Television
- **Item Weight:** 1.8 pounds
- **Light Source Type:** LED - Above and Below
- **Magnification Maximum:** 400 x
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model Name:** Science Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope
- **Product Dimensions:** 11"L x 6.7"W x 12"H
- **Real Angle of View:** 45 degrees

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this easy for a child who wears glasses to use?**
A: Our grandson found this gift hard to use, The materials were cheap and not all that well made. The microscope was not easy to use and see things. I wear glasses and found it hard to see in the microscope (as an adult) with my glasses on).

**Q: Why is it not working**
A: I couldn’t get it to work either and I am a microbiologist!

**Q: can additional pre made slides be purchased?**
A: Yes

**Q: can the blank slides be reused?**
A: Yes, you can wash and reuse them, depending on what was originally placed on them.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-25*