Introduces spiders' habitats, diets, hunting methods, life cycle, predators, and defenses, as well as the unique traits of some spider species.

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

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall,The Spider contains real information that will both amuse and teach.

"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."--

Some kinds of spiders are as small as a grain of sand. One kind is as big as this book! Nic Bishop's photographs let you see spiders up close. you can gaze into their eyes and almost feel their fangs. See spiders molting, weaving webs, hunting, eating, and dancing.

When you see a spider, does it scare you? Many people are afraid of spiders, but what they may not know is how valuable spiders are to the environment.

"Beetles and spiders and bees, oh my. From time to time, everyone has come across at least one of these creepy-crawly creatures, but what goes on inside their little bodies that makes them do the things they do? With the help of this clever book, readers will learn the answers to that and other questions they might have about these interesting animals. Though mostly small, the insides of these creatures' bodies are often quite complex. Simple, labeled...

Children are encouraged to investigate and record all the creepy crawlies they find as well as to get involved in hands-on activities, from making their own "pooter" to collect insects to building an ant farm. With a mix of fantastic photographs and beautiful illustrations, Insects and Spiders takes you through everything you need to know about these bewildering bugs. Learn what termites build their nests from, how an earwig looks after her eggs,...