Wilbur, the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer's Christmas dinner until his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him.

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...

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

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.

Questions and answers present information about spiders, arranged in the categories "Amazing Creatures, " "Web Spinners, " "Spiders that Hunt, " and "Living with Spiders."

Gives lots of facts about arachnids, especially spiders, such as how they make webs, hunt, communicate, look after their young, and defend themselves.

When lonely Miss Spider tries to host a tea party, the other bugs refuse to come for fear of being eaten!

Miss Spider proves that her heart knows best when it comes to choosing a husband.

Presents 25 questions and answers about insects and spiders, including why bugs are important, how long they've existed, and why crickets make noise.