Spiders (New & Updated Edition)

Spiders (New & Updated Edition)

<b>Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk€"spiders are fascinating creatures! </b><br><br>From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmless€"and even helpful! <br><br>There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world€"small and large, colorful or gray€"and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary. <br><br>Filled with interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends. <br><br>According to <i>The Washington Post</i>, Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator."  Ms. Gibbons is the author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the bestselling titles <i>From Seed to Plant </i>and <i>Monarch Butterfly</i>.  Her many honors include the Washington Post/Childrens Book Guild Nonfiction Award and the NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award.