World of Mushrooms

Get a close-up look at twenty common mushrooms and their habitats in this lively introduction to the kingdom of fungi.
 
Explore different mushroom habitats and discover how mushrooms communicate with other organisms in this charmingly illustrated guide. Featuring twenty profiles of common mushrooms—from chanterelles and oyster mushrooms to stinkhorns, penny buns, amanitas, and more—this engaging science and nature book brings mushrooms to life for readers ages 7 to 11. 

With the World of Mushrooms, readers will:

• Observe 20 common mushrooms up close.
• Learn how mushrooms communicate.
• Find out how and where mushrooms grow.
• Spot mushrooms in the wild.