Arachnid world

Introduces the orb weaver spider, describing its distinctive characteristics and habits.

Examines the appearance and anatomy of ticks, members of the arachnid family, looks at how they develop from egg to adult, and discusses their senses, defenses, and reproduction.

Provides an overview of black widow spiders, explaining how they are similar to and different from other spiders, describing their physical characteristics, and providing hands-on activities to help students learn more about them.

Presents information about crab spiders, including photographs and diagrams, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.

Scorpions abound in photographs that reveal their eating and stinging habits and in diagrams detailing their body parts. The photos are clear enough to see the sensitive hairs on the stingers' bodies that are one of the features discussed in the narrative. Additional facts include the most venomous types of scorpion and how baby scorpions can regrow parts of their legs that they lose to injury.

Provides an overview of jumping spiders, describing their physical characteristics and providing hands-on activities to help students learn more about them.

Introduces fishing spiders, featuring photographs, diagrams, and a hands-on activity.

Profiles the features of wind scorpions and their massive jaws, overviewing their mating habits, habitats, and life cycles.

Discusses the characteristics of tarantulas and describes their physical attributes including size, toxicity, hair sensors, silk-spinning ability, habitat, and hunting abilities. Provides diagrams of their outside and inside and includes color photos, a glossary, an experiment, and an index.

Details the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of mites. Includes full-color photographs, an activity, a glossary, and further reading sources.