A photo-illustrated survey of arachnids, including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites, that examines their physical characteristics, feeding habits, defense mechanisms, and survival techniques.
"Gives general information on features of minibeasts and threats to them. Counts down the top ten most dangerous minibeasts using a deadliness scale"--Provided by publisher.
Presents an introduction to large bugs, in simple text with photographs, and desribes the size, behavior, and habitat of goliath beetles, giant cockroaches, lantern flies, dragonflies and others.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of various spiders and other arachnids, including the crab spider, wolf spider, trap door spider, and whipscorpion.