This book provides a fascinating and exciting investigation into the amazing world of the spider. Find out how spiders work, their different types, shapes and sizes, their senses and behaviour patterns, how they feed, hunt, spin webs and breed. It is packed with over 180 stunning colour photographs from renowned wildlife photographers. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a spider's body. It is a lively and accessible reference, ideal for home and school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. Loathed and feared by many, spiders are some of the least understood, yet most intriguing creatures in the animal world. Using examples of spiders from all over the world, this exciting and comprehensive guide offers an insight into their captivating world. Find out which spiders stalk and hunt their prey like cats, why spiders don't get caught in their own webs and why some spiders' venom is deadly poisonous. Discover their amazing courtship rituals and astonishing use of camouflage. Six focus spreads take a closer look at one family of spiders or an aspect of spider life. Myth boxes explore legends and stories about spiders from many cultures and ages, and Did You Know? features provide quirky facts that will both amaze and amuse.

 

This book is part of a book series called Nature Watch .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2009 by Anness Publishing .

Barbara Taylor is an experienced children's non-fiction writer. Her previous books for Watts include the Science Starters series.