Description: "Have you ever taken the antibiotic penicillin? Fungi as Medicine explores how fungi play a significant role in the production of many life-saving medications. Readers will also uncover the fundamentals of fungi and loads of fun facts. For budding mycologists and curious minds, this beautifully designed book is an essential read!"-- Provided by publisher.
Brief description: Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.
Review Quotes: VERDICT An informative, interesting series that offers a global look at environmentalism through the applied lens of mycology. The high-interest covers and environmental themes would do well on public library shelves.--Liz Bosarge "School Library Journal " (4/16/2026 12:00:00 AM)