The micropro elite 98 piece microscope set is an impressive set that039s perfect for youngsters serious about sciencethe microscope has glass optics and power settings from 50x to 900x magnifications which provide superior precision viewing and it all comes in a carry case making it easy to transport around whether you039re in 039lab conditions039 or 039out in the field039a much better bit of kit than many microscopesrequires 2 x aa batteries not includedage 8 12 yrs