The Spider
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–9 · 2015 · Est. 6 min read

The Spider

By Elise Gravel

Part of the Disgusting Critters series

Discover the quirky world of spiders, where silk becomes a tool and a fashion statement.

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32 pages· 376 words· Est. 6 min read
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Dive into the fascinating life of spiders, exploring their global habitats and unique silk-spinning skills. From trapping prey to crafting bowties, these creatures surprise at every turn. Learn about their unusual parenting, as female spiders carry eggs in silk purses. This humorous yet educational journey will leave you both amused and informed about these misunderstood arachnids.

From the publisher

Part of a series of hilarious non-fiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider’s habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Spider contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
376
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about bugs and insectsBooks about spidersBooks about science and natureBooks about predatorsBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
178033
Publication
Published
September 6, 2016
First published
February 10, 2015
Publisher
Tundra Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781101918548

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