Funky Fungi

30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More

Alisha Gabriel, Sue Heavenrich

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Chicago Review Press
01 November 2022

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: Young Naturalists

Age range 7 to 9

Fungi are everywhere!

They live in the coldest corner of Antarctica and on hot, sandy desert dunes. They're in the air you breathe and the food you eat. But fungi are more than pizza toppings.

They form partnerships with plants and help us clean up our planet through bioremediation. Some fungi eat our crops; others protect them. Some fungi cause diseases; others cure them. Some are bigger than you; others are so tiny you need a microscope to see them.

And now, people are finding ways to use fungi to make furniture, building materials, and even sneakers.

So grab your gear and let's go find someFunky Fungi.

By: Alisha Gabriel, Sue Heavenrich
Imprint: Chicago Review Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 279mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781641605779
ISBN 10: 1641605774
Series: Young Naturalists
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Is There a Fungus Among Us? Try This! Make a FUNgus Journal Try This! Put Together an Explorer’s Pack Look For: Name That Fungus Look For: Dissect a Mushroom 2. Sorting out the Fungi Look For: Go on a Fungal Foray Try This! Make a Spore Print Try This! Build a Simple Microscope Try This! Design Your Own Fungus 3. Fungi Hold the World Together Try This! What Happens If You Don’t Rake the Grass? Try This! Fold a Fungus Bookmark Look For: Lichen Looking Expedition 4. Fungi as Food Try This! What’s for Sale? Try This! Make Your Own Yeast Look For: Identifying Wild Mushrooms Try This! Plan Your Own Fungi Fest 5. When Fungi Go Bad Taste It: Cook a Smutty Taco Try This! Make Your Own Fungus-Fighting Mix Try This! We’re Going on a Zombie Hunt Try This! Mushroom Stamp Art 6. The Fungal Pharmacy Try This! Design a Postage Stamp Try This! Do Mushrooms Soak Up Water When Washed? Try This! Lobby for a State Fungus Try This! Follow a Fungus Friend 7. Putting Fungi to Work Try This! Grow a Mold Garden Try This! Write a Haiku Try This! Bundle Dye with Fungi 8. The Future of Fungi Try This! Adopt an Endangered Fungus Try This! Send a Soil Sample Try This! Make Paper Out of Fungi Try This! Make Compost in a Soda Bottle Resources Notes Bibliography Index

Alisha Gabriel is an elementary music teacher and university professor. Her writing has been published in Highlights for Children and Pockets, and she has written five books for children. Sue Heavenrich is an independent environmental journalist with a master's degree in biology. She written for Ranger Rick, Cobblestone, Highlights for Children, and more. She has written half a dozen books for children. A former science teacher, Sue counts pollinators as a citizen scientist and writes a bimonthly science column for a regional parenting newspaper.

Reviews for Funky Fungi: 30 Activities for Exploring Molds, Mushrooms, Lichens, and More

"""Brimming with fascinating facts and interesting STEM activities, Funky Fungi engages curious readers. The lively text and vivid illustrations make this book a valuable resource for anyone who wants to explore the wonderful world of fungi."" --Gail Jarrow, author of Blood and Germs ""For the kid (or adult) who is captivated by mushrooms, this book has it all: facts and fun! The kind of facts kids gossip about: how a fly is zombie-fied, designer shoes from mushroom materials, etc. The kinds of fun kids can dig into: Plan Your Own Fungi Fest and A Mushroom to Dye For. Fungal FUN for everyone!"" --Heather Montgomery, author of What's in Your Pocket? ""Gabriel and Heavenrich give us a peek into the awesome world of fungi with this excellent and informative book. Through tons of great activities, they shed light on some of the world's most intriguing funky fungi and how they are not just tasty to eat, but actually can be used as medicines, in building materials, and yes, even in your favorite sneakers. A must read for any curious kid who wants to learn all about the fungus living 'amongus'."" --Jennifer Swanson, author of Outdoor School"