<p>Compound microscopes for kids range from sub-$100 monocular starter microscopes to $100-$200 microscopes that will last a lifetime.</p> <p>All our Kids Microscopes are professionally selected to ensure an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for young microscopists. While we understand a parent's desire not to spend a lot on a starter microscope, the plain fact is that a proper <a href="/compound-microscopes">compound microscope</a> is more likely to engage the young mind where a poor microscope will have the opposite effect</p> <p>For those interested in an initial foray into microscopy, the Omano <a href="/omano-om115-ld-2-in-1-microscope.html">OM115-LD</a> or Omano <a href="/omano-om116l-monocular-led-compound-microscope.html">OM116L</a> compound microscopes are good starting points although we prefer the OM116L as being more robust with better optics. The advantage of the OM115-LD is that it includes a top light that enables it to operate as a quasi dissecting microscope as well.</p> <p>For a more lasting experience, we recommend the <a href="/omano-om136-monocular-compound-microscope.html">Omano OM136</a>. Until the recession hit, it has been our best selling kids microscope. Good optics, solid construction, solid details, all backed by a lifetime limited warranty as testament to its quality.</p> <p>During the recession, we introduced the Omano OM118 Series. They have similar optics to the OM136 (and OM36) but with a lighter industrial design. They carry 5 year warranties.</p> <p>For parents interested in joining in, the Omano <a href="/omano-omtm85-teaching-microscope.html">OMTM-85</a> is a dual-headed monocular microscopes that enables two people to view the specimen simultaneously.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Finally, turn any microscope into a digital microscope by purchasing a digital <a href="/microscope-cameras">microscope camera.</a>