Books with title spider

If you were a spider, we would call you Spinner! You build your web in the corners of sheds and among the branches of plants and trees. Watchful, careful, and swift, the spider can be as small as an ant or as large as a dinner plate! This first look is especially designed for emerging and early readers, in a fashion that offers a close look at this arachnid. The text-to-self comparisons and colorful illustrations provide the perfect way for youngsters to see how spiders live, eat, climb, build, spin, and protect themselves. The creatures with so many eyes and legs can live in water, in the mountains, build caves with lids, and disguise themselves against even the cleverest of foes. Join in the learning for a read aloud that is positively beastly!

From the author: “This series has been one of the great adventures of my life; researching these creatures and obtaining these photos has transformed how I view humankind and the beautiful world around us.” – L.E. Arning | Copyright University Standard Media After years of effort, L.E. Arning has delivered a captivating series that is designed for childhood education but can be enjoyed by everyone; children ages 6 to 8 tend to become very engaged with this series but it can be used with early readers as well. The “Nature & Science” series explains complex facts about animals and critters in easy-to-understand language; these books are simple to read and easy to retain for kids of all ages. L.E. Arning is an experienced author in this genre; this series follows the best-selling “All About” books for kids series, but with double the number of new and exciting creatures and double the number of facts and photos in each book.

Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk—spiders are fascinating creatures! 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. 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.