Explores the lives and life cycles of the world's most unusual animals and plants.

Readers are invited to join a researcher on a passionate hunt for Loxosceles taino, a dangerous recluse spider, captured in the engaging prose and stunning photos of a masterful team.

"Come along on a science adventure to discover fun facts and amazing attributes of spiders, worms, ladybugs, and other types of insects!" --

Examines the appearance and anatomy of wolf spiders, members of the arachnid family, looks at how they develop from egg to adult, and discusses their senses, defenses, and reproduction.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders.

Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of spiders.

"This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If I'm Trying to Love Spiders doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are...and laugh a lot as you learn about them."--