Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year...and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working...

An illustrated version of the well-known poem about a wily spider who preys on the vanity and innocence of a little fly.

Examines spiders and their life cycle, including a detailed anatomy diagram describing the different parts of the spider.

"Get to know the spindly spider, a critter known for its web spinning. Young readers will learn about spider habits, body parts, and more. The text is written in a manner understandable to kindergarteners, first graders, and second graders. Pictures with captions as needed illustrate concepts in the text and enhance comprehension"--

The hugely wugely spider tries to climb up the water spout like all the small spiders and, when he gets stuck, they help him out so when the rain comes, he tries to return the favor.

In this darkly comical look at the sinister side of our relationship with the natural world, Stewart has tracked down over one hundred of our worst entomological foes-creatures that infest, infect, and generally wreak havoc on human affairs.

Text and photographs present a variety of information about caring for pet spiders, including information about the different breeds, life cycles, and behaviors. Also includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Jumping spiders have the best eyesight of any spider. They use their eyes to spot food and danger. Discover more in Jumping Spiders, one of the titles in the Spiders series.

Let's head outside with the Bug Patrol! The mission is to spot spiders. This motivating book encourages readers to learn key elementary science concepts in the most fun way possible, outside with real, fascinating creatures. Budding entomologists are introduced to several interesting spider species with close-up images as well as actual size photographs. Through at-level text, beautiful images, and a clever design, they'll learn about these arachnids'...

Explores the similarities between spiders and daddy long legs, and how to tell them apart. Discover how traits like body shape, ability to make silk, and defense mechanisms can be used to identify these common arachnids. Additional features include a side-by-side comparison of the animals, an activity encouraging readers to demonstrate their knowledge, a phonetic glossary, sources for further reading, an introduction to the author, and an index. Is...