Simon & Schuster's Children's Guide to Insects & Spiders

Did you know that: There are more insects than any other creature on Earth? The venomous bite of the female black widow spider is more deadly than that of a rattlesnake? The wingspan of the giant birdwing butterflies of New Guinea can measure up to 11 inches? -Leafcutting ants grow their own fungus for food? -Most fleas can jump up to 200 times their own length? -A female mosquito consumes nearly twice her body weight in blood in a single meal? This authoritative, accessible guide brings the intriguing world of insects and spiders into focus with facts, figures, photos, and full-color illustrations. Marvel at over one hundred entries in this thorough and engaging one-volume encyclopedia - a perfect introduction to the creatures of this thriving kingdom - from the graceful and ingenious, to the savage and monstrous. Ages 8+