Crazy creepy crawlers

Introduces spiders, how they trap their prey, reproduce, and their relationship with other creatures, including humans.

"Some of the most powerful creatures are also the smallest! Some are easy to find, such as the woodlouse and centipede. Others are so tiny that they can only be seen clearly under a microscope ... [This book describes these] tiny creepy crawlers, including the indestructible tardigrade, the sea spider that has guts in its legs, and ticks that taste with their toes"--Back cover.

"Flying insects hold one of the great keys to survival: wings. And there are winged insects buzzing, flitting, and soaring all around us. Take a close-up look to see how the hummingbird hawk moth dodges predators as it feeds, how honeybees dance to show where food-rich flowers are, and howan emperor dragonfly can see-and fly-in all directions. You'll meet all kinds of incredible creepy crawlers with impressive flying techniques, from master-builder wasps to the always pesky mosquito."--Amazon.com.

Introduces young readers to extraordinary insects including antlions who suck out the insides of their prey, insects weighing more than mice, tower-building termites, flashing fireflies, and more.