Presents information describing how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species.

An introduction to spiders.

Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at these intriguing creatures that have both fascinated and terrified humans.

Explains many facts about spiders, including what they eat, how they spin webs, and their relationships with people.

Text and photographs introduce readers to different types of spiders and their behaviour. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to spider species from all over the world.

Introduces tarantulas, discussing their physical characteristics, habitats, eating habits, and the predators that eat them.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders and how they use their silk for weaving webs and other purposes.

"Beetles and spiders and bees, oh my. From time to time, everyone has come across at least one of these creepy-crawly creatures, but what goes on inside their little bodies that makes them do the things they do? With the help of this clever book, readers will learn the answers to that and other questions they might have about these interesting animals. Though mostly small, the insides of these creatures' bodies are often quite complex. Simple, labeled...