Fungarium

Name: Fungarium
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787415355
Price: 49.99 NZD
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By Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and Ester Gaya and Royal Botanic Gardens Kew PLG

Series: Welcome To The Museum

Summary

Fungarium offers a captivating exploration of the fascinating world of fungi, perfect for young readers. The book invites readers into a virtual museum, where they can learn about the diverse roles fungi play in ecosystems, their biology, and their intriguing interactions with the environment. Rich illustrations and informative text make it both an educational and visually engaging experience.
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Fungarium

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mysterious world of fungi. It's perfect for young readers with an interest in science and nature, offering a beautifully illustrated exploration of the diverse and important roles fungi play in our ecosystems. Dive into a rich collection of vibrant artwork and intriguing facts that bring the wonders of mushrooms and moulds to life.

Fungarium

Welcome 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.

Description

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.

Series: Welcome To The Museum

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

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

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ester Gaya Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Kew PLG Series: Welcome To The Museum

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.