Wonder of Mushrooms

Get to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends the science of mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings. Blending scientific insight and artistic appreciation, Maya Jewell Zeller and Jenny deFouw Geuder portray the crucial role of mushrooms in our ecosystem and celebrate their profound cultural significance. Learn about mushrooms’ history and lore. Appreciate their myriad colors, shapes, and forms, plus their vital role as nature’s decomposers. Discover astonishing facts, such as how some bioluminescent species glow like fallen stars and where the extraordinary Humongous Fungus spans 2,385 acres. Perhaps most importantly, learn how fungi might prove to be humanity’s unexpected saviors, offering solutions for everything from environmental pollution to sustainable architecture. The lyrical prose and bright watercolors celebrate these foraging favorites in what feels like both a scientific textbook and a beautiful gift book. [224 pages]