Get a close-up look at twenty common mushrooms and their habitats in this lively introduction to the kingdom of fungi. Explore different mushroom habitats and discover how they communicate with other organisms in this charmingly illustrated guide. Featuring profiles of different mushrooms--from chanterelles and oyster mushrooms to stinkhorns, penny buns, amanitas, and more--this engaging science and nature book brings mushrooms to life for readers ages 7 to 11. With World of Mushrooms, readers will: -Observe common mushrooms up close. -Learn how mushrooms communicate. -Find out how and where mushrooms grow. -Spot mushrooms in the wild.