tarantulas

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of tarantulas.

Discusses the natural history, selection, care, and breeding of tarantulas and scorpions, and provides information on keeping them as pets.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of this large and hairy member of the spider family.

An introduction to tarantulas, with tips on keeping one as a pet.

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.

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and bad reputation of this large, hairy spider.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text offer readers a look into a day in the life of a tarantula living in the rainforest.

Provides an overview of the Goliath bird-eating tarantula, describing its size, habitat, diet, life cycle, noises, and survival abilities, and includes brief details on other big arachnids.

Photographs and simple text describe the lifecycle, physical characteristics, and behaviors of tarantulas.

Text and color photos present the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and life cycle of tarantulas; also includes a glossary and a brief list of related addresses and Web sites.