101 Mushroom Facts: Science-Backed, Weirdest & Most Wonderful Truths from the World of Fungi

ISBN: B0FP8Z2VH1

Author: Goldwyn, Anita

Condition: New

The oldest survivors on Earth arent plants or animals-they are fungi.Long before dinosaurs roamed and forests spread, fungi were already here-shaping landscapes, recycling life, and building the foundations of ecosystems. This full-color, open-anywhere guide reveals their hidden world in clear, engaging language, grounded in real science.No jargon. No lab coat. Just clarity, wonder, and discoveries you can use. What Youll Discover:?? Science Sparks - crisp explanations that make complex biology instantly clear.? Fast Facts - quick insights to spark curiosity on the trail, at the table, or in the classroom.?? Hands-On Projects - simple activities you can try at home, with clear safety notes.?? Photography that teaches - striking images across all chapters, designed for both skimmers and deep divers. A Guided Tour: Biology & Evolution - why fungi arent plants, their animal-like traits, and what that means for medicines and toxins. Hidden Networks & Ecology - how mycelium moves carbon, water, and signals; the underground webs that link entire forests. Planet-Healing Feats - from glowing mushrooms to plastic breakdown and soil repair, the surprising power of fungi to clean and rebuild. Kitchen & Well-Being - from truffles to sourdough, penicillin to lions mane-where flavor meets science-backed health. Materials & Futures - leather, bricks, batteries, and even prototypes for space habitats-all made with mycelium. Safety, Culture & Hands-On - toxin guidance, first-aid truths, folklore, art, and weekend projects that turn curiosity into action. Records & Oddities - meet the heaviest, oldest, fastest, and most extraordinary fungi on Earth. Did You Know? Puffballs can release spores faster than a Saturn V rocket. A single honey fungus can stretch for kilometers and live for millennia. Some mushrooms glow using the same chemistry as fireflies. Certain fungi can digest plastics-offering real-world waste solutions.Perfect for: curious readers, families, foragers, food lovers, makers, and teachers-anyone who craves clear, beautiful answers without wading through textbooks. ?? Bonus for readers: Scan the in-book QR to download Super-Easy Mushroom Growing - Foundations (a full starter chapter). Learn the simple conditions mushrooms need to thrive at home-no lab required.Open it anywhere. In minutes, youll learn something astonishing.And after reading, youll never see a forest-or your own kitchen-the same way again.?? Scroll up and click Buy Now to begin your journey into the hidden fungal world-and unlock your exclusive reader bonus today.