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Foreword. Introduction. PART 1: MISCELLANEOUS TECHNIQUES. 1. Video Microscope. 2. Electrophoresis. 3. Measuring Metabolism of Small Animals. 4. High Altitude Chamber. 5. Tin--Can Kymograph. 6. Microscopy: Subtle Secrets and Advanced Techniques. PART 2: BOTANY. 7. Museum Secrets for Preserving Plants. 8. Growing Plants in a Controlled Environment. 9. The Essence of Hydroponics. 10. Geotropism: The Effects of Gravity on Plant Growth. 11. Exploring Growth Inhibitors. 12. Experiments with Substances That Stimulate Plant Growth. 13. The Effects of Ultrasonics on Plant Development. PART 3: CELLULAR BIOLOGY. 14. The Pleasures of Pond Scum. 15. Experiments with Animal Cells. 16. Exploring Slime Molds. 17. Fabulous Phototaxis. PART 4: ENTOMOLOGY. 18. Lovely Lepidoptera. 19. Measuring Insect Metabolism. 20. Getting Inside an Ant's Head. 21. Detecting Insect Heartbeats. 22. Learning in Sow Bugs. PART 5: MICROBIOLOGY. 23. Mouse Genetics. 24. Fruit Fly Genetics. 25. Spooling the Stuff of Life.Glossary.Further Reading.Supplier List.Organizations.Index.