Fungi Are...
More Than Mushrooms
Published on 15. March 2025
Book
Hardback
36 pages
978-1-998426-08-9 (ISBN)
Description
Learn about the hidden world of fungi in this beautifully earthy non-fiction picture book!
From single-celled, microscopic yeasts to massive mushrooms, fungi are essential to life on our planet yet often overlooked.
Discover how spores disperse, fungi grow, animals find food, bees heal themselves, and trees communicate, all thanks to this fascinating kingdom. With straightforward, lyrical explanations, readers will gain insight into how fungi impact our planet and the interconnectedness of nature.
"Fungi Are... More Than Mushrooms by Alisha Gabriel is a stunning picture book with engaging explanations that encourage a deeper understanding of these fascinating organisms. Each page is a work of art, sparking curiosity and appreciation of the diverse world of fungi. With its mesmerizing illustrations and insight, this book inspires readers to venture into the great outdoors and discover and identify the fungi that grow around them.Whether you're interested in nature and microorganisms, a parent or a grandparent seeking to introduce a child or anyone to the wonders of nature, this book shows them exactly what fungi are and more. It's a valuable resource for anyone who wants to take a peek into the awesome world of one of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet."--Reader's Favorite 5 Star Review
As a Tielmour Press promise, every book purchase supports reforestation efforts across North America.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 4 to 10 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-998426-08-9 (9781998426089)
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Alisha Gabriel is an award-winning children's book author who loves speaking at schools and libraries! Her middle grade book Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More won the 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Book Prize for Excellence in Science Books. When she's not teaching, you might find Alisha curled up on the couch with a book, fiddling around in her craft room, or chasing ideas down rabbit holes.