A high-power compound microscope - essential for any biology study - enables you to see cell structures and tiny organisms like bacteria up close. These high quality and easy-to-use microscopes are designed for the home, classroom, or lab. See our Microscope Selection guide for help finding the one that meets your needs. These National Optical and Home Science Tools microscopes are backed by lifetime and full 5-year warranties. Up to 1000x magnification available. Explore new worlds with compound, digital, or stereo microscopes! Low-power microscopes are a great tool for studying nature - look at rock crystals and more. Add prepared slides, objectives, or other microscope parts to enhance your viewing.