"Arachnids can be found in almost every part of the world. They are incredible creatures that rangein size from too small to see to as big as a dinner plate. Find out about what makes an arachnid an arachnid, learn about some of the incredible things they do, and meet some extreme arachnids! Arachnids is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that follow a sequenced approach to phonics instruction. Young...

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of spiders. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders.

Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath birdeating tarantula.

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

A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately!

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces spiders to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If [this book] doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are, and laugh a lot as you learn about them."--

Having been around for centuries, spiders have gained a reputation for being scary and sneaky. This book uses vivid photographs to show young readers the life of different spiders, such as black widows, daddy longlegs, and tarantulas, including their skills and their survival tactics. The book considers these eight-legged creatures in different regions around the world and across species, helping young readers better understand and appreciate them....

It's a bracketed showdown among sixteen bugs and insects! Which critter will win the Ultimate Bug Rumble?