A photographic introduction to jumping spiders, discussing their physical characteristics, where they live, their senses, defenses, food, and babies, and including fast facts and a glossary.
Presents an introduction to jumping spiders, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behvior.
Jumping spiders are capable of jumping great distances. Their secret is in their special internal hydraulic system that lets them jump several times their own body length. Young scientists will find out about the other unique adaptations of these vertically ambitious arachnids, while enjoying the full-color photographs and informative text.
Provides an overview of jumping spiders, describing their physical characteristics and providing hands-on activities to help students learn more about them.
This book introduces "jumping spiders," spiders who leave their webs to search for prey, explaining their physical characteristics, their homes, and their behavior.