Description
MUSHROOMS AND FUNGI
Book Summary
Delve into the fascinating realm of mushrooms and fungi with this illustrated guide. Liliana Fabisinska, with detailed illustrations by Àsia Gwis, offers a comprehensive look at these organisms that are everywhere: in the soil, in the water, on trees, and even in your digestive tract. Discover how they can be poisonous or medicinal, why some fetch dizzying prices, and how they glow to attract elves. A book that combines science, curiosities, and art for young and adult readers alike.
What is it about?
The book explores the hidden and surprising world of mushrooms and fungi, revealing their ubiquitous presence in nature and in our bodies. Through a visual and informative journey, it analyzes their unique characteristics: from medicinal to poisonous fungi, to those that reach extraordinary market prices. Àsia Gwis's illustrations accompany each explanation, showcasing the diversity of shapes, colors, and habitats. The text also unveils curiosities such as the ability of some fungi to glow in the dark to attract fantastic creatures like elves, connecting science and imagination.
Main themes
- Mycology and fungal diversity
- Habitats and distribution of mushrooms
- Medicinal and poisonous fungi
- Curiosities about the fungal kingdom
- Scientific and naturalist illustration
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for young readers aged 8-10 and up with a curiosity for nature, as well as for adults interested in mycology and scientific illustration. It is also recommended for families who want to share a visual and educational reading about the natural world.
What this book offers
- In-depth and accessible knowledge about the fungal kingdom, from the most common to the most extraordinary species.
- Detailed illustrations that facilitate the identification and visual understanding of the species.
- Surprising curiosities that connect science with imagination, such as the light of fungi and their relationship with fantastic beings.
- A comprehensive view of the importance of fungi in nature and human life.
Technical sheet
- Author: FABISINSKA, LILIANA
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Mycology, Fungi (non-medical), Children's and young adult fiction and true stories, Natural history (children's/young adult)
- Collection: Standalone
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: September 2023
- Number of pages: 96
- Weight: 1000 g
Editorial review
Mushrooms and Fungi is a work that stands out for its ability to combine scientific rigor with a visually attractive presentation. Àsia Gwis's illustrations do not just accompany the text; they complement it, making the information accessible to a wide audience. The book is particularly interesting for those who want to get started in mycology or simply enjoy a visual exploration of the natural world. Its clear structure and well-selected curiosities make it a recommended read for both young people and adults.