Stunning Spiders

by Martha E. H. Rustad

Overview

Not all spiders are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of spiders, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These spiders truly are breathtaking!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515745044
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	Bugs Are Beautiful!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 10.25(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	IG480L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Martha E. H. Rustad is the author of more than three hundred nonfiction children's books, on topics ranging from baby ducks to black holes to ancient Babylon. She lives with her family in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Spiders Are Stunning! 4

Antilles Pinktoe Tarantula 6

Black and Yellow Garden Spider 8

Goldenrod Spider 10

Gooty Tarantula 12

Green Lynx Spider 14

Joro Spider 16

Ladybird Spider 18

Marbled Orb Weaver 20

Mediterranean Black Widow 22

Peacock Spiders 24

Regal Jumping Spider 26

Spiny Orb Weaver 28

Life Cycle of a Spider 30

Glossary 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Introduces readers to spiders and their body parts, habitats, and life cycles Includes lesser-known species of spiders and their physical descriptions Stunning, macro photographs of each species help engage readers Challenges conventional perceptions of bugs and insects while teaching readers about the diversity within ecosystems and planet Earth Takes a new approach to a topic that some readers may find scary or creepy High-interest topic will engage reluctant and struggling readers