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 HAYMachajewski, 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: 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: "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 HIGFurstinger, Nancy
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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 FURMarkle, Sandra.
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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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
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 INSKelly, Lynne
Summary: ""Yet again I was screaming in the night" is the opening sentence in this book. The author decided to deliberately overcome her fear of spiders by observing and studying them, and learning as much as she could about them. As well as being an authoritative book on spiders this book is a personal account of how the author came to love them; and how any other arachnophobe can do the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jacana Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.85225 KELBeverley, Claire.
Summary: The gossamer wings of a dragonfly, the scarlet carapace of the lady beetle, the spectacular shape of the hawkmoth. The insect world teems with exotic forms and inspired renowned devotion in illustrators of the late 19th century. In a volume as jewel-like as its subject, The Anatomy of Insects & Spiders presents page after page of select engravings, woodcuts, and drawings from the Victorian era,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 571.315 Beverly 2003Humphrey, Natalie
Summary: "Who would win in a face off against a wolf spider and a tiger? While a small spider doesn't seem like it could possibly be the winner, young readers will learn about each species and decide for themselves! In this imaginative and approachable text, readers discover more about what makes each of these animals special. With full color photographs and fact boxes that help aid in comprehension,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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Summary: Presents an illustrated guide to the anatomy, behavior, social organization, reproduction, hunting techniques, and web construction of a variety of spiders from around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton University Press 2008
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 595.44 HILJackson, Tom
Summary: Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.44 JACKnight, P. V.
Summary: Skeptical readers may not think a spider could take down and eat a bird, but this book certainly proves it. These menacing monsters stalk their flying prey, though they mostly stick to insects and other, easier-to-hunt victims. One of the most amazing things readers discover about this fierce predator is that much like other scary, hairy tarantulas they re mostly harmless to humans! Bird-eating...
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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 KNIMurawski, Darlyne.
Summary: Provides a close-up look at some familiar species of spiders as well as more exotic ones that live in tropical rain forests or make their homes underwater.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE 595.4 MurawMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: Introduces black widow spiders, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and hunting skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2011
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Summary: "Spiders are creepy, but they know amazing tricks. Some species have learned to fly. Others like to hang out underwater. Spider silk is strong and flexible. Spiders use it for more than just webs. Scientists keep trying to mimic spider silk. Once they succeed, people will find many awesome uses."-- Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mitchell Lane Publishers 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 620 CORGregory, Josh.
Contents: A natural hunter -- Spider survival -- From hatchling to adult -- The family web -- Living side by side with spiders.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013