Description
This handheld magnifying glass brings small things into big focus, with a clear round lens set in a green frame and a long green handle that sits easily in the hand. It comes on our Nature Trail card, printed like a page from an old field notebook on squared paper, with drawings of a wasp beetle, a soldier beetle, a yellow meadow ant, a ladybird spider and a lesser earwig, each with notes on its length, where it is found and the habitat it likes. Across the top it reads "Get up close to the natural world", which sums it up nicely. It measures 13cm long, 6.4cm wide and 1.8cm high.
It is a toy made for play and exploring, outdoors and in. Take it into the garden to study the underside of a leaf, along a hedgerow on a weekend walk, or out to the park to follow an ant across the path. The drawings give you something to look for, from beetles in the hedgerows to earwigs in the compost heap, so an ordinary stroll becomes a little nature trail of its own. Back indoors, it is just as handy for a closer look at shells, feathers, stones and pine cones brought home in a pocket, and it earns its place on a nature table or in a walking bag.
It is made from acrylic, plastic and card, and it is light and slim enough to slip into a coat pocket or a rucksack without a second thought. Keep the card as a handy field guide to what you have found. To care for it, wipe the lens and frame gently with a soft dry cloth to lift fingerprints and dust. It makes a small, cheerful present for anyone who likes to stop, crouch down and look closely at the world underfoot.
Specification
| Brand |
Rex London |
| Material |
Acrylic, card & plastic |
| Length |
13cm |
| Width |
6.4cm |
| Height |
1.8cm |
| Weight |
0.047KG |
| Warnings |
Warning! Choking hazard; small parts. Not for children under 3 years. |
Frequently Asked
How big is the magnifying glass?
It measures 13cm long, 6.4cm wide and 1.8cm high, a handy size that slips easily into a coat pocket or a small rucksack.
What is it made from?
It is made from acrylic, plastic and card. The card is the illustrated Nature Trail backing printed with insects and their notes.
What colour is the magnifying glass?
The frame and the long handle are green around a clear round lens, and the card is printed on pale squared paper with green and black lettering.
Which creatures are drawn on the card?
The card shows a wasp beetle, a soldier beetle, a yellow meadow ant, a ladybird spider and a lesser earwig, each with notes on its length and habitat, plus a ladybird near the top.
How do I keep the lens clean?
Wipe the lens and frame gently with a soft dry cloth to lift fingerprints and dust, and avoid rough cloths that could scratch the surface.
Is this a toy?
Yes, it is a toy made for play and exploring, whether in the garden, the park or on a woodland walk, with the card as a guide to what to look for.