
By Laurence Pringle, Meryl Learnihan Henderson (Illustrator)
Part of the Strange and Wonderful series
Discover the hidden world of spiders and unravel the myths that surround them.
Dive into the fascinating world of spiders, from garden dwellers to the elusive black widow. Explore their habitats, web-making skills, and survival tactics. Uncover the truth behind common fears and see these creatures in a new light. With vivid illustrations, this book is a must-read for budding entomologists eager to learn about these misunderstood arachnids.
This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series introduces readers to spider species from all over the world–from the common garden spider to the elusive black widow. Pringle’s comprehensive, lively, and informative text includes an overview of the many thousands of species in the world and describes spiders’ habitats, physiology, mating habits, web-making, what and how they eat, and how they protect themselves from predators. It also explores why people are so frightened by spiders and shows that those fears are largely unfounded. Accompanied by Meryl Henderson’s beautiful and illuminating paintings, this book perfectly hits the mark for budding entomologists. Includes a glossary, index, and further resources.
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