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Why Do Fungi Feed on Dead Plants?: And Other Odd Fungi Adaptations

AUTHOR Levy, Janey
PUBLISHER Gareth Stevens Publishing (07/30/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Fungi seem mysterious, they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them. This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential points, while vivid photographs display how bright and beautiful these organisms can be.
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ISBN-13: 9781538220214
ISBN-10: 1538220210
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 32
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.10 x 10.80 inches
Weight: 0.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Biology
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 6th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 3
Dewey Decimal: 579.5
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017054325
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Fungi seem mysterious, they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them. This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential points, while vivid photographs display how bright and beautiful these organisms can be.
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