poisonous 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.

Black widow spiders may be tiny, but they are powerful. 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. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

"Learn all about venomous spiders in this . . . narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It's packed with . . . wildlife encounters, . . . science, and . . . info about venom and its deadly effects"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces spiders, how they trap their prey, reproduce, and their relationship with other creatures, including humans.

Black widow spiders are a glossy black spider with a red hourglass on their underside. They are poisonous and dangerous to humans. They are also cannibals, frequently eating their own kind when other insects can't be found.

Profiles six of the world's deadliest spiders, including how they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and the role they play in maintaining nature's balance.

Introduces spiders and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life spider attacks.

Contains descriptions of thirteen species of poisonous spiders, detailing their physical appearances, behaviors, and habitats.