{"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\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 the author of the poetry collection \u003ci\u003eOut Takes\/Glove Box, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the interdisciplinary collaboration \u003ci\u003eAlchemy for Cells \u0026amp; Other Beasts, \u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eAdvanced Poetry: A Writer's Guide and Anthology.\u003c\/i\u003e When she's not teaching, Maya tromps around the Pacific Northwest forests and fields, floats the river on her paddle board, and embarks on various adventures with her two children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJenny deFouw Geuder\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist and educator from Michigan. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in art education (and she minored in English). She has always loved nature and being outdoors. She especially loves gardening and hiking and, over time, began sketching the objects she discovered outside. She bought a bird feeder, and she was charmed by the many visitors. That one bird feeder grew to two, four, and now about eight--along with multiple bird baths! As she immersed herself in bird watching, she started fine-tuning her garden by introducing native plants that benefited birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy day, Jenny has taught art at the middle-school level for nearly 20 years. Each year, she includes an art lesson and project based on the famous prints of John James Audubon. Jenny emulated this work at home, and she began painting her backyard finds, everything from leaves and flowers to birds. This soon became one of her favorite pastimes. She loves observing, and she found herself constantly learning more about the subjects of her paintings. To record those discoveries, she started taking notes about her observations. That process led naturally to her debut book, \u003ci\u003eDrawn to Birds\u003c\/i\u003e. She has continued her own artistic interests in commissioned work and personal topics. She primarily works in watercolor, but she also enjoys oils, ceramics, and graphite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists are professional observers, who tend to see things in a different way, by focusing on colors and shapes, textures or lines. But a person doesn't need to be a professionally trained artist to observe like one--or to make their own art. In fact, if her book projects have taught Jenny anything, it's that naturalists are a lot like artists in that they look more closely at the world and recognize all of the diversity that nature has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJenny lives in the country with her husband, two boys, a dog, five cats, a hedgehog, chickens, and occasionally two ponies. She spends most of her summers at a rustic log cabin on a lake in northern Michigan, where she hikes, fishes, and enjoys the natural beauty of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 7.09 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336941789549,"sku":"9781647554668","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/Y7ilQkwjp89781647554668.webp?v=1778922748","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-wonder-of-mushrooms-the-mysterious-world-of-fungi-hardcover","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}