SPIDERS live on every continent and in almost all terrestrial habitats capable of supporting life. Some spiders have ventured into the world of freshwater, and a few can even tolerate salt water. There is a huge variety in color among species, and sizes can vary from smaller than a grain of rice to exceeding the span of an adult s hand. Many are beautifully marked and fascinating to look at. For some, such as the crab spiders, the coloration serves...

"In Wolf Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and hunting techniques of wolf spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this type of spider."--

Discusses jumping spiders, their habits, habitats, their interaction with humans, and their role in keeping nature's balance.

"What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrarions through your elbows, jump five times your body length, see the world through eight eyes, and hear using tiny hairs all over your body? That is Jumper's world. Open this book and discover the fascinating hidden life of a backyard jumping spider."--

Ms. Frizzle takes her class to a drive-in movie about a praying mantis. She drives her magic school bus right into the movie to show her class how spiders trap their prey.

Text and photographs introduce readers to different types of spiders and their behavior.

Sammy Spider's mother explains to him the holiday of Simchat Torah, when Jews eat candied apples and celebrate the importance of reading the Torah. Includes a recipe for candied apples.

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 real information that will both amuse and teach.

Each plant or animal has different structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. An organism's patterns of behavior are related to the nature of that organism's environment, the availability of food, and the physical characteristics of the environment.

Introduces the life cycle of a spider, describing how it hatches, develops, spins webs, and feeds. Did you know that when a spider's web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many discoveries in this tale of a day in the life of a spider.