Explores the physical characteristics of black widow spiders and examines where they live, how they catch their prey, and how they care for their young. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

"While some people are afraid of spiders and scorpions, others are fascinated by these cool creatures, which are both part of the arachnid family. Readers broaden their knowledge of essential early biology concepts through captivating, well-researched, and accessible main text that is also age-appropriate. They learn about the habitats, life cycles, and eating habits of the creepy crawly creatures known scientifically as arachnids."--Publisher's description....

Spiders are good hunters. Some spiders build sticky webs to catch bugs. Others chase their food on the ground. Big spiders can even eat small birds. Learn all about different splendid spiders from around the world.

Stanley the spider must make a new start after rain comes and collapses the home he has spun and filled with his collection of seeds, twigs, leaves, and other precious items.

"Who would win in a face off against a wolf spider and a tiger? While a small spider doesn't seem like it could possibly be the winner, young readers will learn about each species and decide for themselves! In this imaginative and approachable text, readers discover more about what makes each of these animals special. With full color photographs and fact boxes that help aid in comprehension, readers will pick who they believe is the winner of this...

Tarantulas include some of the biggest, heaviest spiders on Earth. The largest tarantulas are the size of dinner plates. Discover more in Tarantulas, one of the titles in the Spiders series.

Luke, Cleo, and Resus battle millions of spiders as they attempt to retrieve the heart of an ancient mummy, which is the third relic Luke needs to escape Scream Street and take his terrified parents home.

Take your readers beyond the world of dogs and cats with Unique Pets! In this title, they will discover the tarantula's hair-flicking defense, silk-spinning abilities, and often gentle nature. Easy-to-read text introduces the behaviors, size, appearance, natural habitat, diet, reproduction, development, and care and keeping of this prized arachnid. Large, full-color photos show off the varied colors of these delicate spiders. Your readers are...

An introduction to spiders.

"Provides basic information about tarantulas and keeping them as pets"--Provided by publisher.