Spider webs that mimic flowers? A spider that "lassos" its prey? A web large enough to cover a garbage truck? These are just a few of the incredible "did you knows" kids will discover in this irresistible book about the fascinating and diverse ways spiders use their webs to trap prey. The easy-to-read narrative, eye-catching photographs, and clever illustrations provide a close-up look at some familiar species we might find in our own houses as well...

Spiders provides information on habitat, hunting techniques, anatomy, general characteristics and location of spiders, the most successful of all terrestrial predators in the world. Stephen Dalton has chosen to focus on spiders' hunting methods and provides fascinating information on the astonishing array of techniques spiders use for catching their prey: trapping in webs, lassoing, jumping, stealing, chasing, ambushing, spitting, fishing, masquerading...

With a giant spiderweb in the sky with the words "Surrender Olympians" written in it, Zeus and his friends know they are in for a fight, but the webs actually contain a hidden gem, Athena's magical item.

A first "person" account of the first spider to spin a web in space, and why the 1973 experiment, suggested by a high school student, was important. Includes a fact sheet.

Spring has arrived with five bundles of joy for Miss Spider and Holley. Now, with Snowdrop, Pansy, Spinner, Wiggle and Squirt, there is never a dull moment around the web. But when Squirt tries to reunite a lost chicken egg with its mother, Miss Spider and Holley must hatch a daring plan to rescue him and his new friends.

Cuando se aburren en los trayectos largos, los ni?os de diversas regiones de iberoam?rica cantan una canci?n que dice "Un elefante se balanceaba sobre la tela de una ara?a/como ve?a que resist?a fue a llamar a otro elefante". En la siguiente vuelta son dos elefantes los que hacen la peligrosa haza?a, y as? hasta que lleguen a su destino o alguien --pap?s o hijos-- se cansen. En su libro, Judy Goldman, una autora c?lebre por recuperar y reinterpetar...

A young spider named Walter tries to weave a very sturdy web. Can you pick out the different shapes that are formed while he is working?