Nightmare Creatures. Spiders!

Discover the spiky, hairy, and big-eyed members of the orb-weaver family. Shudder at the mortifying size of their webs. Accessible text and photographs of diverse species will help a student cultivate a student's natural interest in the animal kingdom.

The world's biggest, scariest spiders are explored in this unforgettable book. Detail-rich text and a nightmare facts spread clarify some of the myths and facts about these hairy arachnids. Readers will be able to visualize these elusive creatures through full-color photographs.

These scary spiders carry their newborn babies on their backs. A facts spread and informative text fill this book with similar details to introduce this family of spiders to readers. Observe several species of wolf spiders in frightening, close-up photographs.

A fact spread and creepy images bring jumping spiders to life. Readers will learn about the habitats and unique characteristics of several jumping spider species. Written for second-graders, this book about these nightmare creatures will keep kids up past their bedtime.

Menacing and poisonous black widow spiders are profiled in fact-filled detail. Readers will learn about the lives of these spiders, including their eating and living habits. Large, close-up photographs are too much for even the most reluctant readers to resist.

Learn more about some of the most colorful spiders on earth. Readers will discover how crab spiders use camouflage as a weapon through captivating descriptions and terrifying photographs. Learn about their predators and prey, along with their diet and habitats.