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Introduces the life cycle of a spider, describing how it hatches, develops, spins webs, and feeds.

"Trapdoor spiders are amazing! Their doors are made with dirt and leaves. They are very hard to see. The spider waits beneath its trapdoor. Insects that cross it get grabbed. Discover how this spider kills" -- Back cover.

"What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrations through your elbows, jump five times your body length, see the world through eight eyes, and hear using tiny hairs all over your body? That is Jumper's world. Open this book and discover the fascinating hidden life of a backyard jumping spider."-- Book jacket.

One spider is as big as a dinner plate. Another one is as tiny as the tiniest raindrop. Stunning photos of spiders from around the world show how spiders live. Each kind has features that help it live in its special part of the world.

"Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders."-- Provided by publisher.

"Cellar spiders are odd-looking. They have long, thin legs. Their body is almost clear. And they bounce up and down whenever something touches their web. Yet these spiders are amazing killers. Instead of fighting, they wrap their enemies in a web. Much larger spiders often lose to the cellar spider. Learn all about these interesting creatures" -- Back cover.

A doctor who is deathly afraid of spiders moves his family to a small town where the disgusting arachnids are attacking the townspeople. He must overcome his fear to save the community, but it may already be too late!

Various kinds of spiders, including the black widow, tarantula, and water spider, describe their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats.

When a lady mistakes him for kitten, big hairy spider Luigi resists her kind advances until tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed convince him otherwise, but he soon learns what might be at stake when you pretend to be someone you're not.

Trapdoor spiders secure their burrow with a trapdoor. How many designs are possible? Find out as this book introduces young readers to trapdoor spiders, the burrow-dwelling spiders that are quite the structural engineers! Students will learn about trapdoor spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and colors. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers...