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Encyclopedia of Fungi

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Step into the forest and look a little closer—beneath the leaves, on tree trunks, and even in your own garden, fungi are quietly working their wonders. From glowing toadstools and fluffy puffballs to delicious truffles and rainbow-bright slime moulds, the Encyclopedia of Fungi introduces you to... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A comprehensive guide to every kind of mushroom, following on from the best-selling Dictionary of Dinosaurs, Encyclopedia of Birds, and Encyclopedia of Animals.

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Step into the forest and look a little closer—beneath the leaves, on tree trunks, and even in your own garden, fungi are quietly working their wonders. From glowing toadstools and fluffy puffballs to delicious truffles and rainbow-bright slime moulds, the Encyclopedia of Fungi introduces you to the fascinating hidden kingdom right under our feet.

Packed with over 300 fungi from around the world, this enchanting encyclopedia is filled with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand facts about where they grow, how they live, and the special roles they play in nature. Children will love spotting their favourites, learning about each species, and discovering which mushrooms form fairy rings, which help trees talk to each other, and which ones are just too weird to believe!

Organised into clear sections, with handy tips, a glossary, and an index to help with exploring, this book is designed for dipping in and out—whether on a family walk in the woods, curled up at storytime, or as a go-to guide for budding young naturalists.

Both a joyful reference and a beautiful keepsake, the Encyclopedia of Fungi invites children and grown-ups alike to celebrate the small but mighty organisms that make our world so extraordinary.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836008798

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wide Eyed Editions

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Namasri Niumim

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Jules Howard is an author, zoology correspondent, and science presenter. As well as writing regularly for The Guardian and BBC Wildlife Magazine, Jules appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast. He has written numerous books for both adults and children on the natural world.  Namasri Niumim was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, and graduated from King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, in the School of Architecture and Design. She discovered the joy of gouache painting in 2016 and has worked with gouache ever since.

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