Informational (nonfiction), 1,374 words, Level W (Grade 4), Lexile 1050L
Most students have seen a fly before, but have they ever seen it magnified under a microscope? They will when they read Through a Microscope! This nonfiction text provides information about the history and development of microscopes, including famous scientific and medical breakthroughs that have happened as a result of them. Engaging photographs and an interesting topic will capture students' interest in learning more about the world of microscopic things around them. The book can also be used to teach students how to make inferences and draw conclusions as well as to summarize to better understand the text. The book and lesson are also available for levels Q and T.