fungi

"Many different organisms live in forest environments, including mushrooms and other kinds of fungi. This elementary science curriculum topic is explained through accessible text to provide a better understanding of these complex life forms. Readers discover how other organisms, such as plants, benefit from certain fungi, while other organisms can be harmed by them"--Provided by publisher.

"[The author] shows how fungi, and our relationships with them, are more astonishing than we could have imagined. Bringing to light science's latest discoveries and ingeniously parsing the varieties and behaviors of the fungi themselves, he points us toward the fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence and identity this massively diverse, little understood kingdom provokes"--Adapted from dust jacket.

Explores the basic science concepts behind the foods we eat.

This volume demonstrates the many important functions that fungi, protists, and algae serve in the natural world, as well as in the lives of humans through various foods, medicines, and biotechnologies.

Rhyming text and color illustrations describe the fungi all around us: in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and on our bodies; and discusses whether or not we should be afraid of it and how it is helpful.

Explains how fungi can help and harm people; discusses cases of deadly fungi found in Utah, Ohio, and British Columbia; and includes an interview with a mycologist.

An overview of plants, algae, and fungi, with information on how some cultures have been using healing herbs for centuries, some fungi are pathogens, how algae is found in many food products, medicines, cosmetics, and even tools, and more.

"Provides an introduction to the many varieties of fungi that exist and describes the good uses for the oganisms as well as the problems that fungi can cause."--OCLC.

This book explores fungi and molds, organisms that exist largely unseen all around us.