Fungi : mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi
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Published
St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub., c2010
ISBN
9780778753896 (pbk. : alk. paper), 0778753891 (pbk. : alk. paper), 9780778753759 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper), 0778753751 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
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| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 589.2 WEARING | On Shelf | |
| Frankfort Public Library District - Juvenile Stacks | J 579.5 WEA | On Shelf | |
| Franklin Park Library District - Kids Nonfiction | J 579.5 WEA | On Shelf | |
| Glen Ellyn Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | J579.5 WEA | Checked out | |
| Hinsdale Public Library - Juvenile Stacks | J 579.5 WEA | Checked out |
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Published
St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York : Crabtree Pub., c2010
Format
Book
Physical Desc
48 pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9780778753896 (pbk. : alk. paper), 0778753891 (pbk. : alk. paper), 9780778753759 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper), 0778753751 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 8, 2 Points
Level 8, 2 Points
Lexile measure
1070
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 46) and index.
Description
There are hundreds of thousands of different known fungi with many still to be discovered and developed. This interesting book features an examination of the four major groups: yeasts, toadstools, chytrids, and bread molds. Key characteristics of fungi are highlighted, such as spore production, fungi's need to feed, and their use of long, branching cells known as hyphae to absorb nutrients from the environment. Special sections explore such varieties as saprophytes, which feed on dead and decaying matter; parasites, which often do considerable harm to other species; and species that form mutualistic relationships with other species to form composite organisms, such as lichen. Case histories involving fungi include penicillin and the fight against disease, and genetically modified products in food technology.
Target Audience
1070,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,8.0,2.0,136036.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wearing, J. Fungi: mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi . Crabtree Pub., c2010.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wearing, Judy. Fungi: Mushrooms, Toadstools, Molds, Yeasts, and Other Fungi. St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York: Crabtree Pub., c2010.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Wearing, Judy. Fungi: Mushrooms, Toadstools, Molds, Yeasts, and Other Fungi St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York: Crabtree Pub., c2010.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Wearing, J. (n.d.). Fungi: mushrooms, toadstools, molds, yeasts, and other fungi. St. Catharines, Ont. ; New York: Crabtree Pub., c2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wearing, Judy. Fungi: Mushrooms, Toadstools, Molds, Yeasts, and Other Fungi Crabtree Pub., c2010,
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