spiders

This title introduces readers to black widow spiders and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers.

"When a sister and brother agree to help a talking spider find her missing child, they don't realize that it will take them on a journey across the globe! Along the way they'll meet spiders who live in every environment imaginable, from their own backyard to the Australian Outback. Although they seem scary at first, once you learn why spiders have gotten such a bad reputation you'll see that they are actually here to help!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Jumping spiders aren't like other spiders. They don't need spider webs to trap prey. They just jump on them! Get more . . . details about these . . . creatures"--Provided by publisher.

Compares and contrasts the physical attributes, habits, and habitat of spiders and scorpions.

When Arabella is forced into a very strange orphanage, Stitch Head and Ivo leave Castle Grotteskew in a daring rescue attempt--only to find that the orphanage is run by the Mad Professor's brother and conceals a giant spider who feeds off the children's spirits.

Simple text and illustrations look at how spiders live.

"Spiders are not actually insects. They are arachnids. These small animals, which are closely related to insects, are known for their two-part bodies and eight legs. Learn more about these amazing animals in Spiders"--Back cover.

Introduces children to the life cycle of a spider, describing the changes the insects go through during each developmental stage.

Readers will learn about spiders and make arts and crafts.

"Spuds is just an ordinary, everyday leprechaun, living life quietly with his wife, Rose. He's not easily upset. In fact, there's only one thing that Spuds hates, and that's spiders. So he wasn't at all happy when Leggers McWeb arrived at Toadstool Cottage. . . A heart-warming tale of friendship for children"--Provided by publisher.