Description: Can you believe that fungi are being used to build houses on Earth and in space? Fungi as Housing explores how these fascinating organisms are being transformed into strong, lightweight, and sustainable building materials. 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!
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: There are plenty of "Fungi-Facts" to entertain readers with new learning, while the many colorful photographs support the text and concepts it introduces.--Reilly Grant "Booklist " (5/1/2026 12:00:00 AM)