Humongous Fungus (Underground and All Around)

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Continuing from the gorgeous Under Your Feet, and touching on similar topics of conservation and the secret processes within ecosystems, this book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers.

I didn't get this one to read to the babies, I got it for myself, but it is a fascinating and detailed intro to mushrooms for older kiddos or even adults. Yesterday a parent came over to tell me how impressed she was by the book fair and that you did a fabulous job of selling the books to the children first. Some are even found inside animals – helpful fungi break down food in animal guts, but others take over their hosts' bodies. Furthermore Trevor the mushroom has guilt and misgivings about his power, size and necessity to the group. This book explores the amazing and diverse world of fungi, mushrooms, mould on land and in the water.They carpet the forest floor, and different types of fungi decompose matter, feed plants, and even change animals' behaviour. However (Nonetheless), we cannot overlook (underestimate) the indispensable role they play in our ecosystem.

Embark on a magical tour of the forest floor and discover one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet – fungi. Encounter creatures of the deep and marvel at the mind-boggling size of the humongous fungus - the biggest organism in the world.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Bronnie is so lovely with the boys and we also felt that having a man enthusing about the books set a great example. Glossary and index, no sources (except for photo credits) but DK thanks experts for their contributions at the end. It seems that this magical creature’s birth resulted in the birth of the forest, and then the emergence of magical crystals. This book of fabulous fungi will intrigue and amaze young readers, and open their eyes to the fungi thriving all around them.