Can you recommend a good microscope for a 7 year old?

[mussyhillmum]

Hi. My DS(7) is science mad and wants a microscope for Christmas. Can someone recommend a good quality microscope which woul dbe suitable for a 7 year old? Many thanks!

[kimlouiseb]

I have bought this one for my 5 year old son for Christmas - so haven't tried it yet but it had such rave reviews on Amazon that I had to get it.

It is quite small but I thought if he loves we will get him a bigger one next year, and its a great price!

[mrsruffallo]

Wow, kim that sounds great.