Books About Arachnids

The Best Arachnids Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about arachnids? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Arachnids

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$379

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2012

Who Would Win? Tarantula vs. Scorpion

By Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator) · Who Would Win? series

A tarantula and a scorpion engage in a fierce battle, with the scorpion emerging victorious

32 pages· 1,424 words· Est. 16 min read

4.3 Goodreads · 408 ratings

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Paperback

Summary: Dive into the wild showdown between a tarantula and a scorpion. Discover their anatomy, behavior, and unique abilities. Who will emerge victorious in this thrilling clash of nature's tiny titans? Packed with fascinating facts and vivid visuals, this book invites young readers to explore the fierce world of these formidable creatures.

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$1899

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Spiders

By Nic Bishop (Author/Photographer)

Discover the fascinating world of spiders through stunning, up-close photography.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2008)

48 pages· 314 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 669 ratings

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Hardcover

Summary: Dive into the mesmerizing world of spiders with breathtaking, larger-than-life photographs. Witness the beauty and strangeness of these creatures as you learn intriguing facts. See a spider leap twenty times its body length and uncover the secrets of their extraordinary lives. Perfect for young explorers eager to see the world from a new perspective.

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$1498

Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Spiders

By Laura Marsh

Discover the colorful world of spiders and their intricate webs.

32 pages· 638 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

4.2 Goodreads · 245 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Explore the vibrant world of spiders, from red to blue and yellow, as they weave webs in unexpected places. This captivating journey reveals the diversity and wonder of these arachnids, inviting young readers to uncover the secrets of their everyday habitats. With stunning photography and engaging text, delve into the lives of these fascinating creatures and see the world through their many eyes. What mysteries will you uncover in the web of life?

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Black Widow Spiders

By Claire Archer · Spiders series

A small, shiny spider with a red mark carries one of nature's strongest venoms.

24 pages

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Library Binding

Summary: Close-up photographs and simple text introduce black widow spiders: the red hourglass marking, their tangled webs, and the venom they use to catch prey. Bolded glossary words and a More Facts section help beginning readers learn about these famous spiders.

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Bird-Eating Spiders

By Claire Archer · Spiders series

Meet some of the biggest spiders on Earth, large enough to tackle small animals.

24 pages

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Library Binding

Summary: Close-up photographs and simple text introduce bird-eating spiders, giant tarantulas of the rain forest. Readers learn about their size, their hairy bodies, where they live and what they eat. Bolded glossary words and a More Facts section help beginning readers learn about these enormous spiders.

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Wolf Spiders

By Claire Archer · Spiders series

Instead of spinning webs, these hairy spiders chase down their prey on foot.

24 pages

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Summary: Close-up photographs and simple text introduce wolf spiders: where they live, how they hunt by running down prey instead of building webs, and how they raise their young. Bolded glossary words and a More Facts section help beginning readers learn about these fast, ground-dwelling spiders.

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Jumping Spiders

By Claire Archer · Spiders series

This tiny hunter has eight eyes and can leap many times its own length.

24 pages

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Library Binding

Summary: Close-up photographs and simple text introduce jumping spiders: their big forward-facing eyes, their powerful leaps, and how they stalk and pounce on prey instead of waiting in a web. Bolded glossary words and a More Facts section help beginning readers learn about these small but mighty hunters.

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$3251

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Trapdoor Spiders

By Claire Archer · Spiders series

Hidden underground, one spider waits behind a secret door to ambush passing prey.

24 pages

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Library Binding

Summary: Close-up photographs and simple text introduce trapdoor spiders: where they live, how they dig burrows sealed with a hinged silk door, and how they spring out to catch insects that wander past. Bolded glossary words and a More Facts section help beginning readers learn about these hidden hunters.

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$2518

Picture Book · Ages 9–12 · 2000

Scorpions

By Allison Lassieur, Jose Gonzales (Illustrator), Steve Savage (Illustrator) · Animals in Order series

Explore the secretive world of scorpions across continents.

47 pages· 4,525 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud

5.0 Goodreads · 2 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Dive into the fascinating realm of scorpions, uncovering the unique traits of fourteen species from the Americas to Africa and beyond. What secrets do these elusive creatures hold in their diverse habitats?