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Author: Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2019-05-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 149662159X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNot all spiders are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of spiders, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These spiders truly are breathtaking!
Author: Alexandra Parsons
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 29
ISBN-13: 9780751357615
DOWNLOAD EBOOKText and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.
Author: Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2017-01-01
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1515745007
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNot all spiders are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of spiders, each with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is included. These spiders truly are breathtaking!
Author: George McGavin
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780836888997
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the different kinds of insects and spiders and their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
Author: Weldon Owen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-04-12
Total Pages: 41
ISBN-13: 1681887738
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExplore a secret world of leafy branches, forest floors and rocky crevices to meet incredible insect. Each leaf includes a detailed illustration with facts and taxonomic name of one creature.
Author: Richard A. Bradley
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 2019-11-12
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 0520315316
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSpiders 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.
Author: Linda Glaser
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 2011-08-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 0761384464
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith simple text and full-color illustrations, Spectacular Spiders describes the physical characteristics, habits, and environment of the garden spider.
Author: Norman I. Platnick
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2020-06-09
Total Pages: 259
ISBN-13: 0691204985
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders Spiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities. Spiders of the World is a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing arachnids, written by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. This stunningly illustrated natural history features a wealth of spectacular color photos and covers a breathtaking array of spider species from around the globe, describing their behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations. An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders, and is followed by in-depth profiles spanning more than 100 spider families and presented taxonomically. Each profile is organized phylogenetically and includes beautiful photography to illustrate various species within the family. There are also distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries highlighting diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone who wants to learn more about these marvelous creatures. Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world Features hundreds of color photos and diagrams Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species Explores spider behavior, attributes, biology, and evolution Includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, informative commentaries, and more Engages and educates readers about the unique natural history of spiders
Author: Ximena Nelson
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2024-06-04
Total Pages: 289
ISBN-13: 0691255059
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens of thousands, they have been walking the earth since before the dinosaurs. Spiders manipulate the silk strands of their webs to act as a sensory field, which vibrates across wide frequencies that they can read in detail, while young spiders spin silk lines that interact with the electrical fields in the atmosphere, enabling them to balloon across huge distances. Some spiders even gather in groups to impersonate ants in astonishing displays of collective mimicry. The Lives of Spiders explores these and other wonders, blending stunning imagery, lively writing, and the latest science to explore the natural history of the world’s diverse arachnid life. Features a wealth of color illustrations Sheds invaluable light on the life history, ecology, and stunning diversity of spiders Covers silk and web building, venoms, predators and prey, mating and dancing, spider cognition, and much more Discusses the impacts of human activity on spiders
Author: Laurence Pringle
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Published: 2017-10-10
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1629793213
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
