Why Do Fungi Feed on Dead Plants?: And Other Odd Fungi Adaptations

by Janey Levy

Book Overview

Fungi seem mysterious, they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them. This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538220210
• ISBN13: 9781538220214
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6