Dennis Kunkel's Microscopy
View scanning electron microscope pictures of interesting creatures and household items. Offers a simulation of using an electron microscope.

MicroAngela's Electron Microscope Image Gallery
Colorized photographs of insects and microbes taken from an electron microscope at the University of Hawaii.

Virtual Electron Microscope
Choose samples and prepare them for viewing with the electron microscope

The History of the Microscope
Introduction to research on history of the microscope.

A-Z Microscope: History of the Microscope
Images and a brief history of developments in the microscope over time.

The Paper Project - History of the Microscope
Definitions and types of microscopes, along with connections to telescopes and lenses.

Microscopes
Offers a definition, history, types, and pictures. The site was put together as a class project.

An Introduction to Microscopy
Includes sections on the history of the microscope, and various creatures you can see with one, including: tree, insects, and microscopic pond life.

The Compound Light Microscope
Includes a photo, the parts, how it works, magnification, resolution, and activities.

The MicroScape Virtual Laboratory
View samples from one of these categories: nature, word around your house, and the world of science and technology.