Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.

There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world--small and large, colorful or gray--and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary.

From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmless-and even helpful! There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world-small and large, colorful or gray-and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary. Filled with interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends. According to The Washington Post, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator." Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles From Seed to Plant and Monarch Butterfly. Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.

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"...bright illustrations and simple text, pleasantly presented in read-along form, should be welcomed by budding entomologists." -School Library Journal

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Spiders help us by eating insects that are harmful to people and crops. From baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, here is information about ballooning, molting, and how different spiders build their webs. Spiders have been on earth since before the first dinosaurs. About 30,000 kinds of these creatures are known to be living, and more are still being discovered.

"From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmlessand even helpful!There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the worldsmall and large, colorful or grayand they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary.This new and updated edition, vetted by an entomologist, includes revised illustrations and the latest in arachnid science. Filled with interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends."

The physical characteristics, behavior and habitats of different kinds.

Juvenile Nonfiction. An excellent science book by a frequent author. Within the triple borders of black and vividly colored lines framing each page, Gibbons uses deep green and blue backgrounds to set off transparent webs and drab spiders to fine advantage. In a succinct, informative text, she describes some of the 30,000 species of spiders, meanwhile illustrating assorted webs: sheet, tangled, funnel, triangle, and orb. Especially useful are carefully labeled side-by-side drawings of a spider's body and an insect's. A final page offers more odd facts — "Little Miss Muffet" was probably recoiling from a meal of mashed spiders, "a common cold remedy, about 200 years ago." Visually appealing, solid information. Spiders help us by eating insects that are harmful to people and crops. From baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, here is information about ballooning, molting, and how different spiders build their webs. Spiders have been on earth since before the first dinosaurs. About 30,000 kinds of these creatures are known to be living, and more are still being discovered.

Simple text and colorful illustrations explore some of the unique characteristics, behavior, life cycle, diet, and habitat of spiders around the world. Includes fun facts about spiders in the back.

Narrated by Suzanne Toren, whose mature, expressive voice explains...that first the words at the bottom of the page will be read and then the words on the upper 'picture' section of the page...bright illustrations and simple text, pleasantly presented in read-along form, should be welcomed by budding entomologists. - School Library Journal

Describes some of the 30,000 species of spiders, meanwhile illustrating assorted webs.

Describes spiders in general and presents different kinds, including the underwater spider, black widow, and crab spider.

Learn different kinds of spiders.

Juvenile Nonfiction. An excellent science book by a frequent author. Within the triple borders of black and vividly colored lines framing each page, Gibbons uses deep green and blue backgrounds to set off transparent webs and drab spiders to fine advantage. In a succinct, informative text, she describes some of the 30,000 species of spiders, meanwhile illustrating assorted webs: sheet, tangled, funnel, triangle, and orb. Especially useful are carefully labeled side-by-side drawings of a spider's body and an insect's. A final page offers more odd facts â?? "Little Miss Muffet" was probably recoiling from a meal of mashed spiders, "a common cold remedy, about 200 years ago." Visually appealing, solid information.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders. Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders

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Spiders by Gail Gibbons (1994)