This microscope is designed to view slides as well as solid objects. It is equipped with two light sources for viewing microscope slides and solid objects-coins, stamps, insects, plants, jewelry and more! Before you would need two microscopes-one to view prepared slides that require light shines up from under the specimen slide through the tissue and a traditional stereo or dissecting microscope that require light shines down onto the specimen. This new Duo-Scope will work for both applications! Battery powered (cordless) makes it portable for field study and in lab use. Priced to fit any budget! Features: 10X Eyepiece 4X, 10X, 40X objectives 40X, 100X, & 400X magnification Real optical glass lenses Dual focusing knobs 2-LED lights, above & below uses 3-AA batteries ( not included) Shipping weight: 4 Lbs. Comes with: - Vinyl dust cover - 5 blank slides - 1 concavity (well) slide - 4 prepared slides - 2 bottles of stain - forceps - and more To prepare slides please click on the link for suggestions: Suggestions & Ideas