The Secrets of Mushrooms
By (Author) Ginevra Picoco
By (author) Lorenzo Cocchi
Illustrated by Ester Castelnuovo
Illustrated by Valentina Figus
Hachette Children's Group
Welbeck Children's Books
28th October 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Hardback
64
Width 213mm, Height 276mm
The history of mushrooms is millions of years long, and they are incredibly mysterious living beings. They are neither plants nor animals. So how do they live and what secrets do they hide
Discover everything you need to know about mushrooms' existence, from what they are made of to how they are born and grow, and from how they defend themselves to how they communicate. Everything you need to know about mushrooms is packed into this handy guide written by expert authors in mycology and biodiversity & evolution, perfect for autumn and fungi enthusiasts.Ginevra Picoco (Author)
Ginevra Picoco is a mycologist who has always been fascinated by the natural sciences, especially the mysterious kingdom of fungi.Lorenzo Cocchi (Author) Lorenzo Cocchi has a degree in Biodiversity and Evolution. He works as a guide and environmental educator in the parks and protected areas of the province of Bologna, Italy.Ester Castelnuovo (Illustrator) Ester Castelnuovo has a degree in scenography from the Brera Academy of Fine Arts. In addition to his numerous collaborations with publishing houses, she creates animated scenography for notable theatres.