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Make way for that arachnid with babies on its back—it is a wolf spider mother protecting her young! In this book, you will learn how wolf spiders are similar to and different from other arachnids. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about the spider’s body both inside and out. And hands-on activities will let you experience how a wolf spider female keeps her eggs and young safe. Learn more about this fascinating member of nature’s Arachnid World.
It's too cold in the Arctic for spiders, right? Well, maybe not! This book introduces young readers to wolf spiders, the spiders with a very wide range! Students will learn about wolf spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and color. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers in identifying anatomical features. Threats to the spiders and their habitat including predators and humans are covered. Readers will also learn about the many types of shelters wolf spiders build. A distribution map shows where the spiders are found, so the young arachnologist can be on the lookout for a specimen to observe. For the less adventurous, full-color photos allow close observation from the comfort of the library! Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement easy-to-read text. These books are ideal for research reports and general reading. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
In Wolf Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of wolf spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about wolf spiders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf Spiders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Wolf Spiders is part of the An Eye on Spiders series from Jump!
The wolf spider lives up to its name. It doesn’t catch bugs in its web. It hunts them down. It’s very fast. It also sees very well at night. That makes it a very skilled killer. Learn all about this amazing arachnid in All About North American Wolf Spiders.
Explores The Fascinating World Of Black Widow Spiders.
Poem about the lives of young wolf spiders, who are all hatched from eggs in a sac, climb onto their mother's back, and then balloon away in the air.
These scary spiders carry their newborn babies on their backs. A facts spread and informative text fill this book with similar details to introduce this family of spiders to readers. Observe several species of wolf spiders in frightening, close-up photographs.
It isn't unusual to see a spider hanging out in the middle of its complex silk web, just waiting for a tasty bug to come by. Less well-known is a spider that digs a burrow in the ground. Several species are known for doing this, and the reason why isn't as odd as it seems. Arachnid aficionados will love finding out about the weird adaptations that these creatures have developed. Intriguing text and in-depth sidebars are supported by remarkable photographs of all kinds of arachnids in their wild habitats.
Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about wolf spiders! This title will get you as close as you'll ever want to be to this spider through beautiful full-bleed photographs. Beginning readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text, bolded glossary terms, and the More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Briefly describes appearance, habitat, behavior, senses, and the life cycle of wolf spiders.