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The backyard, up close
Cosi BugScope
Handheld kids microscope
★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews
Trusted by 20,000+ familiesHappy kids, calmer mums
A handheld microscope with a built-in screen for leaves, bugs and backyard finds.
$44.95$59.95SAVE 25%
See tiny things up close
Built-in screen
Made for outdoors
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- Tracked delivery worldwide
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What's included?
- BugScope handheld microscope
Shipping & delivery
We ship worldwide with tracking. Standard shipping is $15, or $20 for protected shipping. On orders over $150, standard shipping is free and protected is $5. Most orders arrive in 7–15 business days. Shipping details
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Handheld kids microscope
Their Backyard, Up Close
Hold BugScope over a leaf, a ladybird or a coin and the magnified view pops up on the built-in screen. Suddenly the garden is full of things to look at. Kids head outside on their own little expedition, and come back in with something to show you.
A screen on the scopeKids look at the screen, not through a tiny eyepiece.
Fits in small handsLight and easy to carry around the garden.
Gets them outsideEvery leaf and rock becomes something to explore.
Something to show youThey'll come running with what they found.
How it works
How Cosi BugScope Works
1Find something
A leaf, a bug, a flower or a coin.
2Hold it close
Hold BugScope over it.
3Look at the screen
The close-up view shows on the screen.
Why it helps
Why Families Love BugScope
Curiosity
Questions about everything they find.
Outdoor time
A reason to get out into the garden.
Patience
Holding steady to get a clear look.
Learning by doing
Science they discover for themselves.
The difference
BugScope vs a Magnifying Glass
| Feature | Cosi BugScope | Magnifying glass |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in screen to look at | Yes | No |
| Easy to share the view | Yes | No |
| Closer than a magnifying glass | Yes | No |
| Fits in small hands | Yes | Yes |
Reviews
What families say about Cosi BugScope
5.0★★★★★13 reviews
★★★★★Tessa W.
My son used to glance at things and move on. Now he'll stop and examine a leaf or an insect, then come and tell me everything he noticed. I like seeing him so curious.
★★★★★Hudson S.
The image is clear and the microscope is easy for my son to hold. It makes him slow down and look properly, which I wasn't expecting for the price.
★★★★★Nina R.
My eight-year-old took this to the park and spent ages looking at everything. He found a tiny beetle and gave us a full report at dinner. Much better than another afternoon on a screen.
★★★★★Chloe F.
We do little 'mystery hunts' around the house with salt, leaves and fabric. My daughter gets so excited when she works out what she's looking at.
★★★★★Hudson G.
My daughter brought in a leaf from the garden and spent twenty minutes telling us about the veins. It's nice to see her so curious about ordinary things.
★★★★★Caleb R.
I got this for rainy days. My son now goes looking for tiny details in the carpet, coins and scraps of paper. He loves telling us what he finds.
★★★★★Henry B.
I'm a primary school teacher and tried this with my class. The kids lined up to compare fabric and plant stems, and we had a great discussion about what they saw.
★★★★★Felix P.
I gave this to my grandson with a little box of things to look at—salt, leaves and bits of thread. We spent a lovely hour exploring them together. He wants to bring it next weekend.
★★★★★Henry A.
We took it on a nature walk and it survived the trip in my child's backpack. The strap is handy and the buttons are simple enough for my eight-year-old to use.
★★★★★Jacob H.
My son collects coins, so he spent ages looking at the dates and little scratches through this. Afterwards he even sorted his collection out.
★★★★★Henry A.
We use this for ten minutes before bed, usually looking at shells or bits of fabric. My daughter seems to find it calming, which was a nice surprise.
★★★★★Ryan G.
We've looked at onion skin, sugar crystals and hair with this. It's handy for quick homeschool activities where the kids can see the details for themselves.
★★★★★Benjamin Y.
We were delayed at the airport, so I handed my son the microscope and a few things from my bag to examine. It kept him busy for quite a while.
Good questions
Questions Mums Ask
How do they use it?
Switch it on, hold it close to what they want to see and look at the screen.
Is it hard to use?
No. Kids hold it over what they've found and look at the screen, so there's no eyepiece to squint through.
When will my order arrive?
Most orders arrive in 7–15 business days. You can follow every step on our Track Order page with your order number.
Do you ship to my country?
Yes! We ship worldwide, and every order comes with tracking right to your door.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is $15 and protected shipping is $20, wherever you are. Spend $150 or more and standard shipping is free, with protected shipping just $5.
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