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Maya Jewell Zeller The Wonder of Mushrooms (Hardback). Further DetailsTitle: The Wonder of Mushrooms Condition: New Subtitle: The Mysterious World of Fungi Author: Maya Jewell Zeller Illustrator: Jenny DeFouw Geuder Contributor: Jenny DeFouw Geuder (Illustrated by) Format: Hardback EAN: 9781647554668 ISBN-10: 1647554667 ISBN: 9781647554668 Edition: Illustrated Publisher: Adventure Publications, Incorporated Genre: Home Garden & Pets Topic: Arts & Photography, Science Nature & Math Release Date: 11/06/2025 Item Weight: 454 gg Type: American Item Length: 133mm Item Height: 184mm Description: 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. Take an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. The Wonder of Mushrooms is where science meets poetry, where ancient wisdom converges with modern discovery. Maya Jewell Zeller and Jenny deFouw Geuder guide you into the hidden world beneath our feet. With a blend of scientific insight and artistic appreciation, the authors 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, as well as 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, find out how fungi might prove to be humanity’s unexpected saviors, offering solutions for everything from environmental pollution to sustainable architecture. Maya’s lyrical prose pairs with Jenny’s bright watercolors, creating an unparalleled ode to these foraging favorites that feels like both a scientific textbook and a beautiful gift book. Whether you're an artist, naturalist, or someone who’s simply curious about the natural world, this book presents a profound journey into the kingdom of Fungi, where beauty and science intertwine in unexpected ways. The Wonder of Mushrooms earned Blue Ribbon honors from the Museum Store Association (MSA) Buyers’ Choice Awards in the Books & Publications category, Gold Award honors from the Midwest Book Awards in the Lifestyle category, and Silver Medal honors from the IBPA+PubWest Book Design Awards in the Cover—Small Format category. Book Features: Lyrical prose that blends science with literary references and poetry Professional watercolors that help make complex scientific concepts accessible Wide range of topics, including anatomy, biology, and ecology Educational tribute that promotes wonder and curiosity Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Width: 19mm Release Year: 2025 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
