Do All Spiders Spin Webs: Questions and Answers About Spiders (Scholastic Question and Answer Series) - Softcover

Berger, Melvin; Berger, Gilda

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439095875 ISBN 13: 9780439095877

Publisher: Scholastic

Synopsis

Questions and answers present information about spiders, arranged in the categories "Amazing Creatures," "Web Spinners," "Spiders that Hunt," and "Living with Spiders."

About this title

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-Solid chunks of information are offered in these short introductions that answer questions related to their respective subjects. The questions are practical, down-to-earth, and have definite child appeal, such as "What happens when an enemy bites off a spider's leg?" and "Do spitting cobras really spit?" The first title covers the physical and behavioral characteristics common to all spiders, basic anatomy, senses, courting behavior, egg-hatching, special characteristics of about two dozen species, relationship to humans, etc. Tarantulas describes how poisonous animals use venom to capture prey or to defend themselves, hunting and feeding methods, physical or behavioral characteristics of abou- four dozen types, and more. Each title boasts vividly colored, realistic paintings of the animals discussed. Labels identify the creatures by common names. Both titles have lively, well-organized texts that offer up some fascinating facts, figures, and anecdotes. They may inspire students to read more detailed introductions to the subjects, such as Claudia Schnieper's Amazing Spiders (Carolrhoda, 1989), Sandra Markle's Outside & Inside Spiders (Atheneum, 1994), or Nathan Aaseng's Nature's Poisonous Creatures (21st Century, 1997).
Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic
• ISBN 10: 0439095875
• ISBN 13: 9780439095877
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: Osti Roberto