From mushrooms to the moon, A Guide to the Wonderful World Around Us takes readers on a journey throughout planet Earth and beyond. The book explores 60 nature-based topics broken into six chapters: The Natural World Fantastic Plants Our Animal Friends Strictly Insects (Mostly Pollinators) Human Innovation & Impact A Look to the Future Each article in A Guide to the Wonderful World Around Us stands alone and can be enjoyed in any order the reader chooses. The topics inside every chapter are examined through individual articles that range from two to five pages, offering key takeaways and highlights. This is the first installation of many more guides to come! Brannen Basham is a nature writer living in Waynesville, NC. He and his wife, Jill Jacobs, are owners of Spriggly's Beescaping, a nature education business dedicated to increasing environmental awareness. With a special focus on the 4,000+ species of native bees in North America, Spriggly's works to increase appreciation for beneficial insects, habitat restoration, and the wonderful world around us. Spriggly's Beescaping www.sprigglys.com info@sprigglys.com