"Stink may be a super science freak, but even Dr. Stinkelstein is feeling freaked out about having a slime mold living and growing in his very own room. At Saturday Science Club, Stink learns that these one-celled organisms are smart enough to find their way out of mazes and gang up on food sources."--Provided by OCLC.
Explains what fungi and molds are; describes various symbiotes and parasites; looks at different fungal diseases; and explains how to prevent problems caused by fungi and molds.
"Stink may be a super science freak, but even Dr. Stinkelstein is feeling freaked out about having a slime mold living and growing in his very own room. At Saturday Science Club, Stink learns that these one-celled organisms are smart enough to find their way out of mazes and gang up on food sources."--Provided by OCLC.
Describes germs, mold, and pests, such as centipedes and silverfish, that could be growing and living in a bathroom; and provides tips on keeping a bathroom clean and safe.
When his new best friend, Ben, decides to run for class president, fourth-grade science whiz Phineas MacGuire reluctantly agrees to be his campaign manager in exchange for help with his latest experiment--cultivating exhibits for a mold museum.
Presents a children's study of molds and fungi, the varieties of fungi including puffballs, earthstars, bracket fungi, truffles, and morels, as well as information on plant diseases and uses in medicine.