Download or read book Spiders of the World written by Norman I. Platnick and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of 117 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful photographs.
Download or read book Spiders of Borneo with special reference to Brunei written by Joseph K. H. Koh and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Spiders written by Gail Gibbons and published by Lerner Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "...bright illustrations and simple text, pleasantly presented in read-along form, should be welcomed by budding entomologists." -School Library Journal
Download or read book This Book Is Full of Spiders written by David Wong and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fan favorite Wong takes readers to a whole new level with this blistering sequel to the cult sensation "John Dies at the End," soon to be a movie starring Paul Giamatti.
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 Spiders of North America written by Sarah Rose and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders—what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text. Useful descriptions for identification of each spider familyStunningly detailed macro and in-situ photographsInformation on all the major spider guildsHandy distribution maps
Download or read book I m Trying to Love Spiders written by Bethany Barton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!
Download or read book Speckle the Spider written by Emma Dodson and published by Walker. This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speckle's love of dance leads him to leave his home in the Bahamas, where he feels under appreciated, and travel the world in search of fame but the attention he finally gets is not what he had in mind.
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 Do All Spiders Spin Webs written by Melvin Berger and published by Scholastic Reference. This book was released on 2000 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read book provides young readers with answers to commonly asked questions about spiders and their habitat, eating habits, and webs. Simultaneous.
Download or read book Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders written by Christopher O'Toole and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoriative illustrated reference on insects and spiders with contribuing essays by world-renowned scientists.
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Spiders written by Therese M. Shea and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people know that spiders have eight legs, and that they spin intricate webs. However, many people don’t know that many spiders can smell with their legs, or that spiders make different kinds of silk depending on the job it’s used for. They also come in many shapes and sizes. The smallest can sit on the head of a pin, while the biggest would fill up a dinner plate. Numerous stunning photographs of many kinds of spiders in the wild are sure to delight readers while fun facts keep them engaged.
Download or read book Spiders of the World written by Rod Preston-Mafham and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of nature's most curious and intriguing creatures can be discovered in the extraordinary Of the World set. Loaded with crisp, full-color photographs that often astonish and amuse, the 18-volume set provides unique insights into the amazing diversity of species around the globe.The volumes provide clear, basic information on physiology, classification, habitat, life cycle, and behavior, including such diverse topics as courtship and mating, egg-laying and development, reproduction and parental care, food and feeding.Here is a complete overview of these intriguing creatures with surprisingly individual life-styles.
Download or read book The Spider Who Saved Christmas written by Raymond Arroyo and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radiating the wondrous spirit of the season, The Spider Who Saved Christmas rekindles an ancient legend, casting new light on the story we thought we knew. Created by New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo, The Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.
Download or read book Red Spider Hero written by John Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bold and quirky, this imaginative adventure story is about a real insect: the red spider mite.
Download or read book A Backyard Book of Spiders in Maine written by Dana Wilde and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-30 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
