Molds, Mushrooms & Other Fungi cover

Molds, Mushrooms & Other Fungi

Author: Parker, Steve

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 7.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 7272
Points per Word 0.000138
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book provides an introduction to the fungi kingdom, exploring the main kinds of fungi, their physical features, and their reproductive methods. It examines the various roles fungi play in the ecosystem and also discusses human fungal diseases. The book is written for middle grade readers with a reading level of 7.1.

Quick Summary

Get ready to venture into the secretly amazing world of fungi, where some mushrooms can light up The Forest of Evil floor like tiny lanterns and others can kill you with a single bite. Kids will love the gross-out factor of fuzzy molds, the surprising colors of bizarre fungi, and the mind-blowing facts about these organisms spread spores like nature's own fireworks. If your kid devours books Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "Weird But True" series or loves learning about the weirdest things in nature, they'll be totally hooked on this fungal adventure. Perfect for curious readers in grades 4 through 6 who enjoy squirmy science and bizarre biology.