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Humongous fungus / written by Lynne Boddy ; illustrated by Wenjia Tang.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2021Edition: First American editionDescription: 63 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cmISBN:
  • 0744033330
  • 9780744033335
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QK603.5 .B63 2021
Online resources:
Contents:
The fungus kingdom -- The greening of the earth -- Nature's helpers -- A spore's journey -- Growing mushrooms -- How does a fungus feed? -- Fungus wars -- Mushroom forest -- Sac fungi -- Edible or poisonous -- Fairytale fungi -- Lichens -- Bright, dark, or glowing -- Plant partners -- Plant killers -- Fungal food -- Eco-friendly fungi -- Animal friends -- Animal killers -- Mushroom mind control -- Inside us -- Medicine makers -- Amazing chemists -- Home invaders -- Floating fungi -- Humongous fungus -- Climate change -- Saving the future.
Summary: Vibrant, colorful pages present the marvels of the fungal kingdom, with text suitable for elementary school students. (Miller Library Staff)Summary: "Beneath the forest floor, drifting through the air, and growing inside other living things, fungi are everywhere. Fungi break down waste and help plants and animals grow, but they can also destroy buildings and turn ants into zombies! From tiny microbes to the largest living thing, this is a world of strange shapes, magical colors, and fascinating science"--Back cover
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Youth Collection SB353 .B63 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800188369
Total holds: 0

Includes index.

The fungus kingdom -- The greening of the earth -- Nature's helpers -- A spore's journey -- Growing mushrooms -- How does a fungus feed? -- Fungus wars -- Mushroom forest -- Sac fungi -- Edible or poisonous -- Fairytale fungi -- Lichens -- Bright, dark, or glowing -- Plant partners -- Plant killers -- Fungal food -- Eco-friendly fungi -- Animal friends -- Animal killers -- Mushroom mind control -- Inside us -- Medicine makers -- Amazing chemists -- Home invaders -- Floating fungi -- Humongous fungus -- Climate change -- Saving the future.

Vibrant, colorful pages present the marvels of the fungal kingdom, with text suitable for elementary school students. (Miller Library Staff)

"Beneath the forest floor, drifting through the air, and growing inside other living things, fungi are everywhere. Fungi break down waste and help plants and animals grow, but they can also destroy buildings and turn ants into zombies! From tiny microbes to the largest living thing, this is a world of strange shapes, magical colors, and fascinating science"--Back cover

Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up.

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