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Author | : Alexandra Parsons |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Spiders |
ISBN | : 9780751357615 |
Text and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.
Author | : George McGavin |
Publisher | : Gareth Stevens |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780836888997 |
Discusses the different kinds of insects and spiders and their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
Author | : Jillian Cowles |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2018-06-12 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400890187 |
A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing. Amazing Arachnids presents these enigmatic creatures as you have never seen them before. Featuring a wealth of color photos of more than 300 different kinds of arachnids from eleven taxonomic orders--both rare and common species—this stunningly illustrated book reveals the secret lives of arachnids in breathtaking detail, including never-before-seen images of their underground behavior. Amazing Arachnids covers all aspects of arachnid biology, such as anatomy, sociality, mimicry, camouflage, and venoms. You will meet bolas spiders that lure their victims with fake moth pheromones, fishing spiders that woo their mates with silk-wrapped gifts, chivalrous cellar spiders, tiny mites, and massive tarantulas, as well as many others. Along the way, you will learn why arachnids are living fossils in some respects and nimble opportunists in others, and how natural selection has perfected their sensory structures, defense mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and hunting methods. Covers more than 300 different kinds of arachnids, including ones new to science Features more than 750 stunning color photos Describes every aspect of arachnid biology, from physiology to biogeography Illustrates courtship and mating, birth, maternal care, hunting, and defense Includes first-ever photos of the underground lives of schizomids and vinegaroons Provides the first organized guide to macroscopic mites, including photos of living mites for easy reference
Author | : Richard A. Bradley |
Publisher | : University of California Press |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2019-11-12 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520315316 |
Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.
Author | : Rebecca E. Hirsch |
Publisher | : Lerner Publications ™ |
Total Pages | : 43 |
Release | : 2017-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1512436690 |
Lots of animals hunt prey to survive. Many of them attack with sharp teeth and claws. But did you know that some animals have sneaky and clever ways of hunting? Trap-door spiders hide until just the right moment. A peacock mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch. And killer whales swim, dive, and work together. The animals in this book use lures, traps, and teamwork to catch their prey. Read this book to learn all about predators and their unique hunting tactics!
Author | : Christine Morley |
Publisher | : Golden Books |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780307201607 |
Photographs, text, jokes, and cartoons combine to provide information about spiders, their appearance, habitats, and behaviors.
Author | : Bethany Barton |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 42 |
Release | : 2019-07-02 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0593113713 |
The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!
Author | : Robert Whyte |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 465 |
Release | : 2017-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0643107088 |
Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.
Author | : Jillian Cowles |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 2018-06-12 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691176582 |
A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing. Amazing Arachnids presents these enigmatic creatures as you have never seen them before. Featuring a wealth of color photos of more than 300 different kinds of arachnids from eleven taxonomic orders--both rare and common species—this stunningly illustrated book reveals the secret lives of arachnids in breathtaking detail, including never-before-seen images of their underground behavior. Amazing Arachnids covers all aspects of arachnid biology, such as anatomy, sociality, mimicry, camouflage, and venoms. You will meet bolas spiders that lure their victims with fake moth pheromones, fishing spiders that woo their mates with silk-wrapped gifts, chivalrous cellar spiders, tiny mites, and massive tarantulas, as well as many others. Along the way, you will learn why arachnids are living fossils in some respects and nimble opportunists in others, and how natural selection has perfected their sensory structures, defense mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and hunting methods. Covers more than 300 different kinds of arachnids, including ones new to science Features more than 750 stunning color photos Describes every aspect of arachnid biology, from physiology to biogeography Illustrates courtship and mating, birth, maternal care, hunting, and defense Includes first-ever photos of the underground lives of schizomids and vinegaroons Provides the first organized guide to macroscopic mites, including photos of living mites for easy reference
Author | : Jack Goldstein |
Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2014-09-03 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 178333939X |
Do you know the difference between a spider-web and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider's body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest legspan? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know the various uses to which spiders put their silk, or the origin of the tarantella dance, then this is the book for you!