Lanan, Jessica
Summary: "What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrations 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."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LANSeeley, M. H.
Summary: It s a good thing this spider s prey can t read, because this spider s name gives away its secret. Trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty meal. These cunning eight-legged terrors hide at the bottom of the burrow and wait for dinner to show up at its door. Through incredible photographs showing the building and use of these nests, readers explore the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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Summary: The good news is that unless you live in Australia, you likely won t encounter funnel-web spiders in your backyard. Vacationing there, though, exposes you to more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous. This book takes a look at many of these amazing creatures, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. With full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 HAYSpanier, Kristine
Summary: "In Garden Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of garden spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this spider"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 SPAMachajewski, Sarah
Summary: These killer spiders don t like to be bothered, and most people will gladly keep their distance. When they do get close to humans, however, it can be very dangerous. A brown recluse bite is full of venom and needs immediate medical attention. This book is full of facts about these fierce arachnids, how they live, and what to do if you find yourself face-to-face with the feared brown recluse....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 MACKeppeler, Jill
Summary: Explores The Fascinating World Of Black Widow Spiders. Correlated To Common Core, Texas Treks, Virginia Sols, And Georgia Performance Standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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Summary: "In Water Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of water spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 GLEParker, Steve
Summary: Presents a collection of facts about insects and spiders, including what termites build their nests from, how an earwig looks after her eggs, and why wasps have black and yellow stripes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2019
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Summary: An introduction to spiders, explaining their physical characteristics, behavior, and feeding habits.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Stride, an imprint of The Child's World 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 DINDell, Pamela
Summary: Say hello to spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks! Arachnids is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to fun topics such as arachnids in mythology and art -- all written in a clear, concise way.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 DELMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: Presents information about the crab spider, including photographs and diagrams, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Pub. Company 2012
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Summary: Young children learn about insects through lots of pictures and very simple text.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animal Usb BoneCole, Joanna.
Summary: An introduction to the arachnid world explains how a hungry garden spider must obtain food by carefully building a web and then patiently waiting to catch something
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 COLBeaty, Andrea
Summary: "What are bugs? It's a mystery! A riddle! A quest! Time to find out what BUGS are about!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Amulet Books 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595 BEAGauthier, Kelly
Summary: "Meet the coolest creepy crawlies on the planet! Get up-close-and-personal with the most interesting "bugs" around the world, and in your back yard!"--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Applesauce Press 2018
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Summary: A colorful and informative book about the habits, habitat, characteristics, and diet of coyotes and spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2001
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 591Higgins, Melissa
Summary: "Did you know many praying mantises are masters of disguise? Some blend in with dead leaves. Others look like lovely flowers. But all are fierce hunters! Meet powerful praying mantises from around the world with Smithsonian Little Entomologist. Kids will be wowed by the amazing variety of bugs and up-close photos, while also learning about their behavior, life cycle, diet, and more. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 HIGFan, Terry
Summary: From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back-and the wonder that fell from the sky. It fell from the sky on a Thursday. None of the insects know where it came from, or what it is. Some say it's an egg. Others, a gumdrop. But whatever it is, it fell...
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: Each book in the Animals Are Awesome series offers insight into the fascinating lives of some of the world's most incredible animals. This book contains facts about spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 12 Story Library 2018
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Summary: Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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Summary: Examines the appearance and anatomy of wolf spiders, members of the arachnid family, looks at how they develop from egg to adult, and discusses their senses, defenses, and reproduction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.44 MARLandau, Elaine.
Summary: Introduces spiders and why they sometimes attack humans, and tells of some real-life spider attacks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2003
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "An introduction to insects and spiders, including their varieties, development, physical features, behavior, and social organization. Features include fact boxes, photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2011