Description: Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Fungi is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world's fungi, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics--from morphology, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on fungi in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of fungi.
Review Quotes: "Particularly well-researched, taking note of some of the latest advances in our knowledge of fungal biology . . . . Britt has a most engaging style which immediately catches interest . . . great to stick into a pocket or pack to dip into for a few moments while waiting for a bus or train."-- "Fungal Biology Reviews"