Ethan, Eric

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of yellow sac spiders, the most common house spiders in parts of New England and Canada.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of hobo spiders, also known as aggressive house spiders.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of black widow spiders.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of brown recluse spiders.

Describes hunting techniques used by predators that live in and around coral reefs.

Describes some of the symbiotic relationships that help preserve the fragile coral reef ecosystem.

Examines some of the protective methods, such as camouflage, regenerating parts of their bodies, and travelling in schools, used by creatures living near coral reefs.

Presents information about the various sea creatures that feed on coral polyps and algae of the coral reef, including fish, snails, slugs, and starfish.

Discusses how coral reefs form, where they are located, the different kinds, and the life found there.

Simple text and photographs describe what opals look like, where they are found, how they are used, what makes them valuable, and other related topics.