Text and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders

"From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider"--

"Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers,...

Describes some of the world's largest insects and spiders, including the Goliath beetle, praying mantis, tarantula, and giant atlas moth.

A book about tarantulas that explains where they live, what they eat, their anatomy and adaptations, and their life cycle.

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

A young spider makes a special contribution to a family's Passover seder.

Miss Spider proves that her heart knows best when it comes to choosing a husband.