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Fungi Grow

By Maria Gianferrari
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Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari illustrates the fascinating world of fungi through engaging storytelling. The book explores how fungi contribute to ecosystem growth and their mysterious, crucial roles in nature. Perfect for young readers, it combines scientific facts with captivating illustrations to spark curiosity and understanding.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the fascinating world of fungi through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. With a focus on nature and science, it offers an accessible and captivating way for young readers to discover the wonders of the fungal kingdom, making it a perfect choice for curious minds and budding nature enthusiasts.

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Fungi Grow

Do you know how fungi grow?

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Discover when, how, where, and why fungi grow in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book in the vein of When the Sky Glows and Animal Architects.

Above ground, below ground, all around, fungi grow. They root and fruit and twist and twine everywhere on earth. Some are edible, some are medicinal, some are even poisonous.

Step into Fungi Grow and discover the amazing array of mushrooms and see how they multiply. Learn how fungi heal and help humans. Explore the incredible underground fungal network that helps forests thrive. And so much more!

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Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari receives praise for its lively introduction to the fungal life cycle, highlighted by vibrant watercolor illustrations. The book is celebrated for its engaging and informative content, making it an excellent resource for young biologists and a valuable addition to any collection.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665903653

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c jkt (fx: spot gloss, embossing) matte film on coated stock + int. ill. on uncoated stock; digital

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Diana Sudyka
  • Illustrated by Diana Sudyka

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 538g

Pages: 48

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About the Author

Maria Gianferrari is a picture book reader/writer, tea-drinker, dog-lover, and birdwatcher. Maria writes books that honor our bonds with creatures both domestic and wild and that celebrate the natural world around us, including Fungi Grow and Just One Oak, illustrated by Diana Sudyka; Ice Cycle: Poems about the Life of Ice, illustrated by Jieting Chen; Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness, illustrated by Pete Oswald; Bobcat Prowling, illustrated by Bagram Ibatouilline; and Be a Tree!, illustrated by Felicita Sala. She lives with her family in Massachusetts in a house encircled by trees. To learn more about Maria, visit her website: MariaGianferrari.com.

Diana Sudyka is a Chicago-based illustrator. Early on, she created screen-printed gig posters for musicians but currently her illustration work focuses on young adult, middle grade, and children’s books. She has illustrated several volumes of the award-winning book series The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart and Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley, as well as the picture books Would You Come Too? by Liz Garton Scanlon, Sometimes Rain by Meg Fleming, What Miss Mitchell Saw by Hayley Barrett, How to Find a Bird by Jennifer Ward, and Fungi Grow and Just One Oak by Maria Gianferrari. Visit her at DianaSudyka.com.

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