Dr Warhol’s Periodic Table of Microbes, The Small Guide to Small Things is the world’s most entertaining microbiology book. Based on the periodic table of elements, the book describes 118 microorganisms in 300 words or less; each organism is keyed out by its microbial characteristics, and all the organisms are described in terms of popular culture and recent history. There are memorable connections between microbes and: The Simpsons, The Game of Thrones, Rock-n-Roll music, philosophy, history, art, literature, space travel, crime, food, movies, and even diaper wipes! Anyone interested in popular science communication and is a fan of authors like Neil DeGrasse Tyson will appreciate this book.
Dr Warhol combed through more than 15,000 microbes and picked the ones with the most cultural relevance whose names could be reasonably abbreviated by a chemical symbol. Then he took everything that was known about the organism and boiled it down to short, memorable descriptions.
For non-scientists or students, the book starts with “The Absolute Minimum You Need to Know About Microbes” highlighting important facts: microbes are really, really small; they are found all over the planet; they evolve, you don’t; most are helpful; a few are harmful; some smell awful; some like it hot; some like it cold; most importantly they are responsible for all life on Planet Earth.
For scientists or teachers developing a course, the book provides a starting point for deeper discussions of: biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and science history.
The first draft of Dr Warhol’s Periodic Table of Microbes, The Small Guide to Small Things was reviewed by distinguished members of the national Science Teachers Association (NSTA), researchers, and healthcare professionals. Their responses were overwhelmingly positive:
“I love it. It hits the essential question for students …Why should I care about this stuff?”
Andrew J Petto, PhD, NSTA
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Dr Warhol’s Periodic Table of Microbes, The Small Guide to Small Things
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This e-book provides an engaging and educational guide to microbiology, supporting science education.
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