Explores the appearance, characteristics, and behavior of protists and fungi, lifeforms which are neither plants nor animals, using specific examples such as algae, mold, and mushrooms.

Throughout history, fungus has been prized for its diverse properties--medicinal, ecological, even recreational--and has spawned its own quirky subculture dedicated to exploring the weird biology and celebrating its unique role. Accomplished food writer and cookbook author Bone examines the role of fungi as exotic delicacy, curative, poison, and hallucinogen.

"Mycelium Running is a manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That's right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you'll find out how. The basic science goes like this: Microscopic cells called "mycelium"--the fruit of which are mushrooms--recycle carbon, nitrogen, and other essential elements as they break down plant and animal debris...

Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding...

"Many different organisms live in forest environments, including mushrooms and other kinds of fungi. These are common sights in the forest, but how much do young readers really know about fungi?"--Provided by publisher

"Why do things start to rot? Is mold dangerous? Questions such as these are answered as readers explore the fascinating process of forest decay through accessible text and full-color photographs that help readers understand this important natural process." --

"Before Area X, there was Ambergris. Jeff VanderMeer conceived what would become his first cult classic series of speculative works: the Ambergris Trilogy. Now, for the first time ever, the story of the sprawling metropolis of Ambergris is collected into a single volume, including City of Saints and Madmen, Shriek: An Afterword, and Finch"--

"Cuando un monstruo del bosque llega buscando ayuda por algo que lo avergüenza mucho. Zoé está segura de que será un problema fácil de resolver. Per sus dos primeros intentos de ayudarlo fallan ¡y termina a cargo de un monstruo llorón!"-- A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras use science experiments to help a monster with a problem.-- A forest monster shows up looking for help with an embarrassing problem and Zoey is sure it will be a simple...

"¿Sabías que las primeras bacterias aparecieron hace 3600 millones de años, mucho antes de que llegaren los humanos? ¿O que hay un increíble tip de bacteria tres veces más pegajosa que el pegamento? Echa un vistazo a las bacterias, los virus y otros gérmenes y microbios en tu divertido primer libro de microbiología"--back cover. "In this fun, fact-packed science book for kids, young readers will discover the bacteria, viruses, and other germs...

Return to the Museum with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet--fungi. Exploring every sort of fungi, from the kinds we see on supermarket shelves to those like penicillium that have shaped human history, this collection is the definitive introduction to what fungi are and just how vital they are to the world's ecosystem.