For wild plants, animals, and even fungi, the natural world can be an inhospitable environment as they constantly search for something to eat while avoid being eaten. To survive, many have changed and adapted over time. These volumes in the Odd Adaptations series highlight some of the stranger adaptations and explain their success. Each book begins with an introduction to the larger plant, animal, or fungi classification before delving into specific adaptations. Why Do Fungi Feed on Dead Plants? explains the differences among three types of fungi rasitic, symbiotic, and saprophytic (which feed on dead things) d how their adaptations serve important functions in forest food webs. Large color photos and sidebars with related facts make the adaptations even more amazing. With the right balance of educational and gross, this series is ideal for reluctant readers.