All in a Drop: How Antony Van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World

Synopsis

Back in the 1600s, high-powered microscopes and photographs were years away. That's why it was all the more impressive when, using a microscope he built himself, Antony van Leeuwenock discovered microbes. This engaging chapter book describes key events in his life, leading up to and following the discovery. It also chronicles how the technology he developed, along with the microbes he identified, led to key scientific breakthroughs that benefit our society today.

Classroom Connection

Students of all ages will find this a great intro to any unit dealing with microscopic organisms.