Get Outside! Fungi
What is it with our fascination with fungi? We scavenge for it, photograph it, categorize it, cook with it, eat it. We even draw it, paint it, write stories and poems about it. It’s always a treat to happen upon a fungus while in the outdoors. With hundreds of thousands of varieties available it’s especially cool to happen upon a unique colorful one. Here are some we found this month. How many fungi can you find on your nature trails?
Here are several beautiful books about fungi we hope you find as enchanting as we do! I don’t give much attention to the age recommendations for these books as most adults can enjoy looking at the interesting pictures and facts. I guarantee you’ll learn something you didn’t already know.
Fungarium: Welcome to the Museum
(ages 8-12) Enjoy this museum in a book as you look at all the beautiful mushroom art.
Humongous Fungus – The Weird and Wonderful Kingdom of Fungi
(ages 7-9) Learn the interesting and weird facts about these fascinating specimens.
The Forest in the Tree – How Fungi Shape the Earth
(ages 9-12) You’ve seen the trees in the forest, now read about the forest in the tree. What an amazing ecosystem that can take place right on one tree!
The Mushroom Fan Club
(ages 6+) Are you a fungus fan? Then check out this book and learn more about these fascinating fungi.
We Are Fungi
(ages 3-8)
Mushroom Rain
(ages 5-8)
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