Books with title Wolf Spiders

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. 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.

Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about wolf 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.

Nic Bishop's Sibert Honor book, adapted for the youngest readers.Spiders are meat eaters, like lions and tigers. But they are much more scary! Tarantulas lurk on the rain forest floor. Lynx spiders hunt among the leaves. Their spider senses know when prey is near. Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about spiders and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching photographs will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and accessible visual index.

Spiders are known for spinning webs and waiting for unlucky insects to get caught in the sticky strands. Wolf spiders, however, are not so passive. Readers will learn how these skilled hunters stalk and attack prey, just like the much larger animals they are named after. They will also find out how these eight-legged arachnids reproduce, care for their young, and construct their homes.

They’re creepy, they’re crawly, and they’re absolutely fascinating! Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon’s engaging narrative, combined with up–close, visually arresting photographs give the readers an insider’s look into the spiders’ world as they spin webs, capture prey, and mate. Find out how spiders are essential to the environment and why they don’t have to frighten you in this updated edition. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Seymour Simon knows how to explain science to kids and make it fun. He was a teacher for more than twenty years, has written more than 250 books, and has won multiple awards.This book includes an author's note, glossary, and index and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.

In Wolf Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of wolf 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 wolf spiders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf Spiders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Wolf Spiders is part of the An Eye on Spiders series from Jump!

Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about wolf 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.

It's too cold in the Arctic for spiders, right? Well, maybe not! This book introduces young readers to wolf spiders, the spiders with a very wide range! Students will learn about wolf spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and color. 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 wolf spiders build. A distribution map shows where the 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.

From the author of Thirteen, Tom Hoyle's Spiders is a creepy, spine-tingling thriller that will leave you breathless, perfect for fans of Michael Grant.Adam may have survived once, but a cult still has him in its sights. And this time he may not escape with his life . . .Abbie's dad is an undercover agent, tasked with exposing dangerous cults. He's normally able to maintain his distance, but this time Abbie's worried he's in too deep. Megan was sure she and Adam were safe, but now he's missing and she's the only one who can help him . . . The web is closing in around them . . .