"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces spiders to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Explains the process and materials that spiders use to build webs. This book s colorful photos, clear text, and A Closer Look feature highlight the engineering that makes this structure such a marvel and helps spiders survive in the wild.

A fact spread and creepy images bring jumping spiders to life. Readers will learn about the habitats and unique characteristics of several jumping spider species. Written for second-graders, this book about these nightmare creatures will keep kids up past their bedtime.

"A brief introduction to tarantulas, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces spiders, describing their physical features, habitats, camouflage abilities, predatory behavior, and life cycle.

Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath birdeating tarantula.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of tarantulas.

"A jumping spider soars and sinks its fangs into prey. The spider injects venom, paralyzing its target. Learn about the jumping spider life cycle with incredible augmented reality experiences and lots of creepy details"--

A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers. But that's not all -- food would be in much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and the threats to honey bees specifically, the real danger is much greater: all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of our planet, we may be at risk as well. The life of Laurence...

"How do bees fly? Why does a spider weave a web? And why are bugs so important to our world? Ada Twist, Scientist: The Why Files is the perfect nonfiction resource for all these questions and more."--