Books

This colorful illustrated book opens the door to the hidden world of microbes for children ages 6–8. Readers will learn what microbes are and how scientists use microscopes to see these tiny living things. With fun explanations and playful characters, the book shows how microbes affect our health - some can make us sick, while others keep us strong and help us digest our food. Kids will also discover that it is microbes that help us to make fermented foods like bread, yogurt, and cheese, how they work in the soil to help plants grow, and how they act as nature’s little cleaners, keeping our planet fresh and healthy. Packed with curious facts and lively drawings, this book makes the invisible world of microbes exciting, friendly, and unforgettable.

Peter Learns about Vaccines is a warm, educational children’s book that follows two brothers, Luka and Peter, as they explore one of the most important discoveries in medical history. When Peter feels unsure about vaccines, Luka gently explains their purpose and benefits through simple storytelling that young readers can easily understand. Together, the brothers learn where the word vaccine comes from, how the very first vaccine was developed, and why vaccines help protect us from dangerous diseases. The book also includes a powerful story about a boy who was not vaccinated against polio and later contracted the disease, leaving him confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Told with sensitivity and care, this story helps children understand the real-world consequences of preventable illnesses without being frightening. Written in clear, age-appropriate language, Peter Learns about Vaccines helps children build knowledge, confidence, and trust in science while encouraging thoughtful conversations between kids, parents, and educators.

Alina and Rafael Learn About Algae is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that takes young readers on an exciting journey into the amazing world of algae and seaweed. Guided by their knowledgeable grandpa, Alina and Rafael discover how these tiny organisms produce oxygen, support ocean life, help clean water, and even provide food for people and astronauts of the future. Through fun conversations and colorful illustrations, children learn about microscopic algae, seaweed, coral reefs, Spirulina, and the importance of protecting our planet. Written in a simple and engaging style, this educational adventure inspires curiosity about science, nature, oceans, and the hidden microscopic world around us. Perfect for children ages 6–10, parents, teachers, and school libraries.

Life is not silent. From the electrical impulses that travel along our nerves to the subtle electromagnetic fields surrounding the planet, living systems pulse with measurable energy. Yet despite centuries of scientific progress, we are only beginning to understand how deeply these forces shape biology, health, consciousness, and our relationship with the natural world. In Frequencies of Life, Dr. Miroslav Gantar, a career microbiologist and educator, guides readers through the science of bioelectricity, light, sound, magnetism, and environmental rhythms. Drawing on established research while examining emerging frontiers, he explores where solid evidence meets profound unanswered questions. How do natural frequencies influence our physiology and mental states? Could aspects of intuition, perception, or human awareness reflect mechanisms science has not yet fully mapped? And how do we distinguish promising discoveries from seductive but unsupported claims? With intellectual rigor and open curiosity, Frequencies of Life invites readers to explore the dynamic energies of nature and encourages scientists to venture into new, still unexplained phenomena at the intersection of life and energy.

Miroslav Gantar, a retired professor of Microbiology from Florida International University in Miami, dedicated much of his career to the study of algae (Algology). But why a cookbook about salmon? The answer lies in color. Salmon’s distinctive pink hue comes from astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant pigment originally produced by algae and passed along through the food chain. For Dr. Gantar, this discovery created a natural bridge between his lifelong fascination with algae and his newfound interest in cuisine. Inspired by both science and flavor—and with the support of AI technology—Countless Ways to Prepare Salmon was born.  

 What would happen if the smallest and most overlooked forms of life suddenly disappeared? When a mysterious orange mist spreads across the planet, microbes begin to vanish—and the foundations of modern life start to crumble. Food production falters, wastewater systems fail, human health deteriorates, and society descends into fear and uncertainty. Professor Orim Rantag, a microbiologist who has spent his life studying the invisible world, finds himself at the center of a global effort to understand the crisis and restore what has been lost. But as science struggles to find answers, political control tightens and personal freedoms begin to disappear. The Day the Microbes Ceased to Exist is a science-based novel with a political twist—a story about the organisms we cannot see, the civilization that depends on them, and how quickly our familiar world could change.