Studies the physical characteristics and behaviors of tarantulas and includes up-close photographs and subject-specific vocabulary words with pronunciation and definitions.
Explains what tarantulas are, examines the anatomy of these large spiders, and describes their senses, behaviors, babies, and interactions with humans. Includes a look at other spider species.
Forced to work with the class bully on a project to design a new breakfast cereal, Richard also tries to stop him from picking on second-graders by using tarantula power.
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and relationship to humans of the tarantula, one of a group of spiders whose size and weight makes it impossible for them to spin a web strong enough to hold them.