Books with title Trap-Door Spiders

The architects of the arachnid world, these spiders dig a hole using special rake-like combs on their front legs. Then they construct a trap door with silk, often covering it with twigs, dirt, and leaves. Imagine the surprise of passing insects that make the mistake of passing too close to this spider’s lair! Spectacular photography and in-depth text bring the world of trap-door spiders to life.

Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about trapdoor spiders! This title will get you as close as you'll ever want to be to this spider through beautiful full-bleed photographs. Beginning readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text, bolded glossary terms, and the More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Trapdoor spiders get their name from the trapdoor-like entrance they make to their underground burrows. Made of silk, soil, and plant matter, a trapdoor spiders habitat is an interesting study in bug behavior. Readers will be fascinated to learn all about the trapdoor spider through this volume, which is written to support elementary science curricula. The information-rich text explores the life of a trapdoor spider with a special focus on their burrows and the behaviors that keep these spiders close to or under the ground. Readers also learn about the spiders role in its ecosystem, its life cycle, and physical and behavioral features. Fact boxes, color photographs, and age-appropriate text are designed to make learning fun.

In Trapdoor Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Trapdoor spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about garden spiders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trapdoor Spiders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Trapdoor Spiders is part of the An Eye on Spiders series from Jump!

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Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about trapdoor spiders! This title will get you as close as you'll ever want to be to this spider through beautiful full-bleed photographs. Beginning readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text, bolded glossary terms, and the More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Trapdoor spiders get their name from the trapdoor-like entrance they make to their underground burrows. Made of silk, soil, and plant matter, a trapdoor spiders habitat is an interesting study in bug behavior. Readers will be fascinated to learn all about the trapdoor spider through this volume, which is written to support elementary science curricula. The information-rich text explores the life of a trapdoor spider with a special focus on their burrows and the behaviors that keep these spiders close to or under the ground. Readers also learn about the spiders role in its ecosystem, its life cycle, and physical and behavioral features. Fact boxes, color photographs, and age-appropriate text are designed to make learning fun.

Trapdoor spiders secure their burrow with a trapdoor. How many designs are possible? Find out as this book introduces young readers to trapdoor spiders, the burrow-dwelling spiders that are quite the structural engineers! Students will learn about trapdoor spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and colors. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers in identifying anatomical features. Threats to the spiders and their habitat including predators and humans are covered. Readers will also learn about the many types of shelters trapdoor spiders build. A distribution map shows where trapdoor spiders are found, so the young arachnologist can be on the lookout for a specimen to observe. For the less adventurous, full-color photos allow close observation from the comfort of the library! Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement easy-to-read text. These books are ideal for research reports and general reading. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.