Splendid Spiders

by Melissa Higgins

Overview

Spiders are famous for their complex webs, but that's not how all of these eight-legged critters catch food. Some chase prey on the ground. Others hide and grab bugs that come too close! Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about splendid spiders from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of arachnids and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science curriculum.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515878735
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/27/2020
Series:	Little Entomologist 4D
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	18 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.

Table of Contents

What's So Special about Spiders? 4

Amazing Spider Webs 6

Orb Weavers 8

Wolf Spiders 10

Jumping Spiders 12

Crab Spiders 14

Pirate Spiders 16

Water Spiders 18

Tarantulas 20

Trapdoor Spiders 22

Widow Spiders 24

Funnel Weavers 26

Net-Casting Spiders 28

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

Each title begins with an intro spread that overviews bugs, showing readers how to identify them; Stunning macro photography

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

PreS-Gr 2—These animal profiles are organized into several broad groups (such as bristle worms and tree crickets), providing a useful approach given the wide variety of species. Qualities specific to the group, like habitat and size, are neatly woven in with broader topics that apply to most or all varieties, such as life cycles. Physical characteristics and behavior are clearly explained along with a mixture of more specific, often fascinating facts, such as the mating habits of bush crickets. Size, range, and number of species are provided for each group. Most spreads include a single large photograph, well chosen to highlight the animal's physical features. Captioned diagrams offer further visual support. In some cases, inset close-up photographs provide useful visual context. VERDICT High visual appeal, strong informational presentation, and facts about unusual creatures make this a first choice for the 590s.

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