{"product_id":"the-wonder-of-mushrooms-the-mysterious-world-of-fungi-hardcover","title":"The Wonder of Mushrooms: The Mysterious World of Fungi - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaya Jewell Zeller\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJenny Defouw Geuder\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet to know the kingdom of Fungi like never before with this unique book that blends the science of mycology with lyrical prose and watercolor paintings.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake an extraordinary expedition into the diverse and enchanting realm of fungi. \u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of Mushrooms\u003c\/i\u003e is where science meets poetry, where ancient wisdom converges with modern discovery. Maya Jewell Zeller and Jenny deFouw Geuder guide you into the hidden world beneath our feet. With a blend of scientific insight and artistic appreciation, the authors portray the crucial role of mushrooms in our ecosystem and celebrate their profound cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about mushrooms' history and lore. Appreciate their myriad colors, shapes, and forms, as well as their vital role as nature's decomposers. Discover astonishing facts, such as how some bioluminescent species glow like fallen stars and where the extraordinary Humongous Fungus spans 2,385 acres. Perhaps most importantly, find out how fungi might prove to be humanity's unexpected saviors, offering solutions for everything from environmental pollution to sustainable architecture. Maya's lyrical prose pairs with Jenny's bright watercolors, creating an unparalleled ode to these foraging favorites that feels like both a scientific textbook and a beautiful gift book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an artist, naturalist, or someone who's simply curious about the natural world, this book presents a profound journey into the kingdom of Fungi, where beauty and science intertwine in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wonder of Mushrooms\u003c\/i\u003e earned Blue Ribbon honors from the \u003cb\u003eMuseum Store Association (MSA) Buyers' Choice Awards\u003c\/b\u003e, in the Books \u0026amp; Publications category, and Silver Medal honors from the \u003cb\u003eIBPA+PubWest Book Design Awards\u003c\/b\u003e, in the Cover--Small Format category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLyrical prose that blends science with literary references and poetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eProfessional watercolors that help make complex scientific concepts accessible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWide range of topics, including anatomy, biology, and ecology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eEducational tribute that promotes wonder and curiosity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaya Jewell Zeller\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, essayist, educator, editor, and recipient of fellowships and residencies from the Sustainable Arts Foundation, Centrum, Artist Trust, University of Oxford, and the H.J. Andrews Experimental Research Forest. Her most recent poetry collection, \u003ci\u003eout takes\/ glove box, \u003c\/i\u003e was selected by Eduardo Corral as winner of the 2022 New American Poetry Prize; she is also the author of the memoir-in-essays \u003ci\u003eRaised by Ferns, \u003c\/i\u003e coauthor of \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Poetry: A Writer's Guide and Anthology, \u003c\/i\u003e and coeditor of \u003ci\u003eEvergreen: Grim Tales \u0026amp; Verses from the Gloomy Northwest.\u003c\/i\u003e Maya teaches writing and publishing for Central Washington University, as well as poetry and nature writing for Western Colorado University's low-residency MFA program. She lives in the Inland Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny deFouw Geuder\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and educator from Michigan. She has taught art at the middle-school level for 20 years and has continued her own artistic interests on the side, both in commissioned work and personal topics. 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