fungi

Describes the classification, characteristics, life cycle, ecology, and evolution of fungi, lichens, protists, and algae.

Contains color illustrations and descriptions of over 450 trees, shrubs, and nonflowering plants, providing information about the textures, shapes, colors, and other characteristics of each species; and includes range maps.

Provides a history of infectious diseases, how they are transmitted, how they affect the body, and how they are treated.

Examines the characteristics of fungi, from molds to mushrooms, and discusses how they get food, how they reproduce, and their various uses.

Text and over one thousand illustrations offer information on plants, algae, and fungi, covering characteristics of various species, fermentation, their uses, and more. Includes glossary.

An introduction to the fungi kingdom that discusses how the organisms within it are classified and describes their interactions with other life-forms.