Amazing Arachnids

Amazing Arachnids

Author: Jillian Cowles

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1400890187

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing. Amazing Arachnids presents these enigmatic creatures as you have never seen them before. Featuring a wealth of color photos of more than 300 different kinds of arachnids from eleven taxonomic orders--both rare and common species—this stunningly illustrated book reveals the secret lives of arachnids in breathtaking detail, including never-before-seen images of their underground behavior. Amazing Arachnids covers all aspects of arachnid biology, such as anatomy, sociality, mimicry, camouflage, and venoms. You will meet bolas spiders that lure their victims with fake moth pheromones, fishing spiders that woo their mates with silk-wrapped gifts, chivalrous cellar spiders, tiny mites, and massive tarantulas, as well as many others. Along the way, you will learn why arachnids are living fossils in some respects and nimble opportunists in others, and how natural selection has perfected their sensory structures, defense mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and hunting methods. Covers more than 300 different kinds of arachnids, including ones new to science Features more than 750 stunning color photos Describes every aspect of arachnid biology, from physiology to biogeography Illustrates courtship and mating, birth, maternal care, hunting, and defense Includes first-ever photos of the underground lives of schizomids and vinegaroons Provides the first organized guide to macroscopic mites, including photos of living mites for easy reference


Amazing Arachnids

Amazing Arachnids

Author: Jillian Cowles

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0691176582

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing. Amazing Arachnids presents these enigmatic creatures as you have never seen them before. Featuring a wealth of color photos of more than 300 different kinds of arachnids from eleven taxonomic orders--both rare and common species—this stunningly illustrated book reveals the secret lives of arachnids in breathtaking detail, including never-before-seen images of their underground behavior. Amazing Arachnids covers all aspects of arachnid biology, such as anatomy, sociality, mimicry, camouflage, and venoms. You will meet bolas spiders that lure their victims with fake moth pheromones, fishing spiders that woo their mates with silk-wrapped gifts, chivalrous cellar spiders, tiny mites, and massive tarantulas, as well as many others. Along the way, you will learn why arachnids are living fossils in some respects and nimble opportunists in others, and how natural selection has perfected their sensory structures, defense mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and hunting methods. Covers more than 300 different kinds of arachnids, including ones new to science Features more than 750 stunning color photos Describes every aspect of arachnid biology, from physiology to biogeography Illustrates courtship and mating, birth, maternal care, hunting, and defense Includes first-ever photos of the underground lives of schizomids and vinegaroons Provides the first organized guide to macroscopic mites, including photos of living mites for easy reference


Amazing Spiders

Amazing Spiders

Author: Alexandra Parsons

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 29

ISBN-13: 9780751357615

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Text and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.


Incredible Arachnids

Incredible Arachnids

Author: John Townsend

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9781410917089

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Looks at the physical characteristics and behavior of various unusual arachnids.


Common Spiders of North America

Common Spiders of North America

Author: Richard A. Bradley

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0520315316

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.


Trap-Door Spiders and Other Amazing Predators

Trap-Door Spiders and Other Amazing Predators

Author: Rebecca E. Hirsch

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1512436690

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Lots of animals hunt prey to survive. Many of them attack with sharp teeth and claws. But did you know that some animals have sneaky and clever ways of hunting? Trap-door spiders hide until just the right moment. A peacock mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch. And killer whales swim, dive, and work together. The animals in this book use lures, traps, and teamwork to catch their prey. Read this book to learn all about predators and their unique hunting tactics!


I'm Trying to Love Spiders

I'm Trying to Love Spiders

Author: Bethany Barton

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-07-02

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0593113713

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!


A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia

A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia

Author: Robert Whyte

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2017-06

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 0643107088

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.


Spiders

Spiders

Author: Lynne Kelly

Publisher: Jacana Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781741751796

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Explores the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders, discusses their role in myth and legend, provides an illustrated guide to spider-watching, and offers tips on conquering arachnophobia.


Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection

Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection

Author: Stan Lee

Publisher: Marvel Entertainment

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1302513540

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Collects Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #1-17 and Annual #1 and material from Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15. In 1962, in the pages of a comic book slated for cancellation, Stan Lee and Steve Ditko gave birth to one of the most enduring icons in American popular culture: the Amazing Spider-Man! Turning the concept of a super hero on its head, they imbued the young, guilt-ridden Peter Parker with the fantastic powers of an arachnid and the fantastic pressures of an everyday teenager. The combination was pure magic. Now, you can leap into Spider-Man's web-slinging world from the very beginning, including the tragic origin that started it all; the first appearances of the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson; and the debut of classic villains including the Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, the Sandman, the Vulture and Electro!