Spiders (New & Updated Edition) by Gail Gibbons (English) Hardcover Book

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"There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world--small and large, colorful or gray--and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary."--Publisher's description.

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Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk-spiders are fascinating creatures!Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk-spiders are fascinating creatures!From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids reminds us that even when they look scary, most spiders are harmless-and even helpful!There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world-small and large, colorful or gray-and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important vocabulary.This new and updated edition, vetted by an entomologist, includes revised illustrations and the latest in arachnid science. Filled with interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends.

Author Biography

Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator," according to the Washington Post. Winner of the 2010 Regina Award, she has written and illustrated more than fifty books for Holiday House. She lives in Corinth, Vermont.

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Details ISBN0823447235 Author Gail Gibbons Pages 32 Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 0823447235 ISBN-13 9780823447237 Format Hardcover Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Holiday House Inc Imprint Holiday House Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2020-10-27 AU Release Date 2020-10-27 NZ Release Date 2020-10-27 US Release Date 2020-10-27 UK Release Date 2020-10-27 Illustrator Kevin Howdeshell Birth 1939 Death 1925 Affiliation Rick Ingrasci Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this

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