Author: Paul HillyardPublisher:
ISBN: 9780691150031
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published: London: New Holland, c2007.
Splendid Spiders
Author: Melissa HigginsPublisher: Pebble
ISBN: 1977121233
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Spiders are famous for their complex webs, but that's not how all of these eight-legged critters catch food. Some chase prey on the ground. Others hide and grab bugs that come too close! Excite kids' natural curiosity with this Smithsonian Little Entomologist book about splendid spiders from around the world. Readers will be wowed by the amazing variety of arachnids and up-close photos, while also learning about bug behavior, life cycles, classification, and more. The engaging, leveled text supports life science curriculum.
The Lives of Spiders
Author: Ximena NelsonPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691255059
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
A 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
Spider in a Tree
Author: Susan StinsonPublisher: Small Beer Press
ISBN: 1618730703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Jonathan Edwards compared a person dangling a spider over a hearth to God holding a sinner over hellfire in his most famous sermon “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God.” Here, spiders and insects preach back. No voice, no matter how mighty, drowns all others. Grace, human failings, and extraordinary convictions combine unexpectedly in this New England tale.
Author: Jean-Henri FabreEight-Legged Wonders
Author: James O'HanlonPublisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 1778401554
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
An encounter with a spider will never be the same again … This warm-hearted book offers fascinating science and captivating storytelling to persuade readers to fall in love with—or at least tolerate—these eight-legged wonders. Eight-Legged Wonders unveils the remarkable lives of one of the most misunderstood and maligned creatures on the planet: the spider. With over 50,000 species, spiders play vital roles in our ecosystems and the vast majority are harmless to humans. With this in mind, shouldn’t we at least try to set aside our creepy-crawly associations, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for these truly wonderful beings? Eight-Legged Wonders helps us do just that. In this affectionate and surprisingly giddy ode to spiders, James O’Hanlon, a scientist and spider expert, introduces spiders that we may never have noticed before, including spiders that cosplay as ants, balloon through the air, and scuba-dive. He describes the peacock spider's colorful dances and the Portia jumping spider's cunning hunting techniques. He dispels bite concerns, highlights groundbreaking research using spiders for human benefit, and aims to shift perceptions, ultimately revealing spiders as truly remarkable beings worthy of our admiration.
Author: Jean-Henri FabreLife in the Undergrowth
Author: David AttenboroughPublisher: Random House
ISBN: 0563522089
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
David Attenborough invites you to witness the dramatic battles between predator and prey that are happening in the corner of your living room and in your larder - and get up close and personal with scorpions and centipedes, mites and mantids, spiders and dragonflies.
Life Cycle of a Spider
Author: Kirsty HolmesPublisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1534540040
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Spiders may seem like scary creatures, but they live amazing lives! Readers learn all about the life of a spider—from egg to adulthood—through this age-appropriate guide to life cycles. The simple, achievable main text is paired with fun fact boxes that enhance the learning experience. In addition, diagrams with helpful labels allow readers to visualize the concepts they’re reading about and compare the life cycle of a spider with a person’s life cycle. Vivid, full-color photographs of a variety of spiders are sure to capture the attention of readers who love all things creepy and crawly!
The Life of the Spider
Author: Jean-Henri FabrePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
Jean-Henri Fabre shares fifty years of careful observation. He re-acquaints us with the most everyday insects, inspiring a new interest, awareness and understanding in the reader. Jean Henri Fabre was a French entomologist. He was an exceptional teacher and his ability to write about insects in a biographical form made his books very readable. This volume describes several different varieties of spiders in great detail. Annotation Published: December 2013.
