--- product_id: 45647470 title: "Men, Microscopes, and Living Things" price: "€ 24.86" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/45647470-men-microscopes-and-living-things store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Men, Microscopes, and Living Things **Price:** € 24.86 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Men, Microscopes, and Living Things - **How much does it cost?** € 24.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/45647470-men-microscopes-and-living-things) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Men, Microscopes, and Living Things: 9780692746158: Shippen, Katherine B, Ravielli, Anthony: Books Review: Great overview of the history of biology - As a warm-up to Microbe Hunters by Paul deKruif (which I struggled with even though I found it riveting), my middle school homeschool students will start with Katherine Shippen's Men, Microscopes and Living Things. I could have used this at an earlier age had I know about it but I know my 13yos will have no trouble with this. The chapters are 5 to 10 pages and there is nothing really complex in it, though it's engrossing even for an adult. It gets one passage wrong (assigning one finding to "deduction" when it's really an example of induction, on p. 145) but is otherwise a good simple overview of the history of biology. She makes clear connections between the scientific process and the development of new knowledge. She shows each scientist studying lots of examples, noticing what they have in common, and figuring out the causal mechanism through experiment. There are several very straight-ahead examples of integration (Mendel combining Botany and Math, and Lamarck applying his Linnaean classification scheme to animals rather than plants). It is chronological, concise, and imaginatively illustrated. There are nice wide margins and enough white space for note-taking. Review: Insightful - My daughter is taking 9th grade biology. This book perfectly went along with her course work. The book arrived in good condition. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #295,706 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #156 in Science & Technology Teaching Materials #665 in Evolution (Books) #1,167 in Biology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (61) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 0.42 x 8.25 inches | | Edition | Re-Publication ed. | | Grade level | 2 - 6 | | ISBN-10 | 0692746153 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0692746158 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 196 pages | | Publication date | August 2, 2016 | | Publisher | Living Library Press | | Reading age | 13 - 18 years | ## Images ![Men, Microscopes, and Living Things - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j6MHfCabL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great overview of the history of biology *by M***N on October 23, 2020* As a warm-up to Microbe Hunters by Paul deKruif (which I struggled with even though I found it riveting), my middle school homeschool students will start with Katherine Shippen's Men, Microscopes and Living Things. I could have used this at an earlier age had I know about it but I know my 13yos will have no trouble with this. The chapters are 5 to 10 pages and there is nothing really complex in it, though it's engrossing even for an adult. It gets one passage wrong (assigning one finding to "deduction" when it's really an example of induction, on p. 145) but is otherwise a good simple overview of the history of biology. She makes clear connections between the scientific process and the development of new knowledge. She shows each scientist studying lots of examples, noticing what they have in common, and figuring out the causal mechanism through experiment. There are several very straight-ahead examples of integration (Mendel combining Botany and Math, and Lamarck applying his Linnaean classification scheme to animals rather than plants). It is chronological, concise, and imaginatively illustrated. There are nice wide margins and enough white space for note-taking. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Insightful *by J***I on December 31, 2025* My daughter is taking 9th grade biology. This book perfectly went along with her course work. The book arrived in good condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging Book! *by H***. on January 17, 2022* In ought this to use with my middle school son and his biology course next year. I read through the entire book in one sitting and appreciated the way the chapters are so engagingly written. It presents a history of biology that is alive and easy to follow that emphasizes the importance of observation and investigation of the world around us to reveal scientific discoveries. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/45647470-men-microscopes-and-living-things](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/45647470-men-microscopes-and-living-things) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*