Bibliograph

Spidermania, friends on the web, by Alexandra Siy and [photomicrographs by] Dennis Kunkel

Type

Label

Spidermania, friends on the web, by Alexandra Siy and [photomicrographs by] Dennis Kunkel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Spidermania

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Alexandra Siy and [photomicrographs by] Dennis Kunkel

Sub title

friends on the web

Summary

Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that have both fascinated and terrified humans. An introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia

Table Of Contents

Spiders on your mind -- Friends -- Connecting with spiders

Target audience

juvenile

Classification