Science • Nature • Adventure

Discover the Fascinating World of Fungi

A Toadstool's Treasures is an imaginative mushroom and fungi book for kids that combines storytelling with science, ecology, and curiosity.

Illustrated scene from A Toadstool's Treasures showing children learning about mushrooms and fungi

What Good Is a Fungus?

Molly certainly doesn't know. But after taking her frustration out on a pair of innocent fairy-ring mushrooms, she and her friend encounter Brother Toadstool, a mysterious steward of the fungi.

Their encounter begins an unusual journey that reveals just how important—and fascinating—the fungal world can be.

An engaging introduction to mycology, biology, ecology, and the value of looking at nature with curiosity.

More Than Just a Story

A great fit for  families, homeschoolers, classrooms, nature programs, young scientists, and mushroom lovers. 

Use this free Resource Library to extend the story through nature walks, science activities, games, and deeper exploration of fungi.

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Colorful illustrated fungi character from A Toadstool's Treasures

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    1. Background Information

    2. A Toadstool's Treasures - Videobook

    3. A Toadstool's Treasures Reading Comprehension Quiz

    1. Mycology 101

    2. Chapter 1 Quiz

    3. Chapter 2 Quiz

    4. Chapter 3 Quiz

    5. Chapter 4 Quiz

    6. Chapter 5 Quiz

    7. Chapter 6 Quiz

    8. Chapter 7 Quiz

    9. Chapter 8 Quiz

    1. Parts of a Mushroom

    2. Shapes of a Mushroom

    3. Taking Spore Prints

    4. White Rot vs Brown Rot

    5. What's Eating That Mushroom?

    6. Looking for Lichen

    7. Identifying Mushrooms

    1. Games

    1. Third Party Lesson Plans

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