Download or read book Giant Huntsman Spiders written by Melissa Raé Shofner and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If a spider has ""giant"" in its name, it's bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world's largest spider by leg span. What's more, they don't build webs. Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow."

Download or read book Giant Huntsman Spiders written by Roxanne Aldolpho and published by Scientific American Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giant huntsman spiders have earned their name. They are the world's largest spiders by leg span! They are unique in that they don't build webs and they hunt their prey like many other predators by catching it themselves. Through full-color photographs of these fascinating creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow. Age-appropriate fact boxes and a helpful graphic organizer guide readers on their spider expedition!

Download or read book Giant Huntsman Spiders written by Melissa Rae Shofner and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Giant Huntsman Spiders written by Melissa Raé Shofner and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If a spider has “giant” in its name, it’s bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world’s largest spider by leg span. What’s more—they don’t build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow.

Download or read book A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia written by Robert Whyte and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2017-06 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.

Download or read book The King of Sting written by Coyote Peterson and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full-color exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, featuring shots from the episodes and culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting"--the Executioner Wasp. Coyote Peterson, YouTube star, animal enthusiast, and creator of the Brave Adventure series, has tracked down some of the world's most painfully stinging insects and chronicled getting stung by each of them on his YouTube channel. Coyote has saved the best--or possibly the worst--for last, and he's finally ready to share his experience with the most painful sting in the world: the Executioner Wasp. Featuring full-color stills from his show, and packed with facts about nature's most misunderstood creatures, King of Sting is a dream book for any kid that loves animals, bugs, outdoor exploration, and danger!

Download or read book Giant Spiders Insects written by Chris McNab and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2006-12-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the features of the Madagascar hissing cockroach, the giant orb spider and the Goliath beetle and explains how they thrive in their envrionment.

Download or read book Bugs Alive written by Alan Henderson and published by Museum Victoria. This book was released on 2008 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking after Australian invertebrates in captivity.

Download or read book Spider Communication written by Peter N. Witt and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concentrating on the complex spider communication system, this book assembles the most recent multidisciplinary advances of leading researchers from many countries to assess the peculiar role spiders play in the animal kingdom. Originally published in 1982. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Download or read book Australian Spiders in Colour written by Ramon Mascord and published by Raupo. This book was released on 1970-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Spiders written by Lynne Kelly and published by Jacana Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders, discusses their role in myth and legend, provides an illustrated guide to spider-watching, and offers tips on conquering arachnophobia.

Download or read book Biology of Spiders written by Rainer Foelix and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.

Download or read book Insects and Arachnids written by Carla Mooney and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of insects and arachnids. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Download or read book Scientific American Investigates Spiders written by and published by Scientific American Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chill may run down your spine when you see one, but spiders are a fascinating and complex animal--and they're great for the environment, too! In this set, the lifestyles of six intriguing types of spiders are made engaging and accessible for readers. From venomous black widows to webless giant huntsman spiders, this set offers readers a variety of cool spiders to learn more about and look at exciting photographs of. Some are as small as a child's thumb and others are big enough to eat birds, but each spider is equally interesting and unique to their respective ecosystems.

Download or read book The Smaller Majority written by Piotr Naskrecki and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People Saving Their Trees in Hurricane Sandy will raise funds for charities to plant trees in stricken areas. Read inspiring, heartfelt, and heroic stories from people who used the Tree Whispering Storm Prep Whispers to help their trees survive Hurricane Sandy and to empower themselves in the face of disaster.

Download or read book Creatura written by Bec Crew and published by Australian Geographic. This book was released on 2021-05 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Becky Crew is a Sydney-based science communicator with a love for weird and wonderful animals. From strange behaviours and special adaptations to newly discovered species and the researchers who find them, her topics celebrate how alien yet relatable so many of the creatures that live amongst us can be. This collection of stories focuses on Australia and the local region, which is home to some perfectly charming oddballs.

Download or read book Huntsman Spiders written by John Willis and published by Spiders. This book was released on 2020-08 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each title in the Spiders series introduces young readers to a type of spider, allowing them to explore how it hunts, where it lives, and what traits make it unique.