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See moreWelcome to the Fungarium! Step into the world of fungi and learn all about these strange and fascinating life forms.
Step into the world of fungi and learn all about these strange and fascinating life forms.
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Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet - fungi.
From the fungi we see on supermarket shelves to fungi like penicillium that have shaped human history, this is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.
Created in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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Fungarium explores the mysterious and intriguing world of mushrooms, showcasing them as food, poison, and medicine. Authored by Ester Gaya and featuring stunning illustrations by Katie Scott, it resembles traditional botanical specimen books. Its impressive size and informative content make it an ideal gift for young nature enthusiasts, fitting well within the Welcome to the Museum series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781787415355
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 09 July 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Big Picture Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 279.0mm
Height: 378.0mm
Weight: 1066g
Pages: 80
About the Author
Ester Gaya is a senior research leader at Kew. She began her career in mycology in Spain and after some time in the USA decided to settle in the UK. She has spent the past 20 years researching fungi. She is especially fascinated by lichens and tries to understand their evolution.
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