Download or read book Tarantulas and Other Arachnids written by Samuel D. Marshall and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite their ferocious reputation, tarantulas are fascinating animals to observe, and can be kept in a home terrarium. This volume advises on their maintenance and care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art.
Download or read book Common Spiders of North America written by Richard A. Bradley and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.
Download or read book Amazing Arachnids written by Jillian Cowles and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders that squirt silk over their prey to scorpions that court one another with kissing and dancing. Amazing Arachnids presents these enigmatic creatures as you have never seen them before. Featuring a wealth of color photos of more than 300 different kinds of arachnids from eleven taxonomic orders--both rare and common species—this stunningly illustrated book reveals the secret lives of arachnids in breathtaking detail, including never-before-seen images of their underground behavior. Amazing Arachnids covers all aspects of arachnid biology, such as anatomy, sociality, mimicry, camouflage, and venoms. You will meet bolas spiders that lure their victims with fake moth pheromones, fishing spiders that woo their mates with silk-wrapped gifts, chivalrous cellar spiders, tiny mites, and massive tarantulas, as well as many others. Along the way, you will learn why arachnids are living fossils in some respects and nimble opportunists in others, and how natural selection has perfected their sensory structures, defense mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and hunting methods. Covers more than 300 different kinds of arachnids, including ones new to science Features more than 750 stunning color photos Describes every aspect of arachnid biology, from physiology to biogeography Illustrates courtship and mating, birth, maternal care, hunting, and defense Includes first-ever photos of the underground lives of schizomids and vinegaroons Provides the first organized guide to macroscopic mites, including photos of living mites for easy reference
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 The Tarantula Keeper s Guide written by Stanley A. Schultz and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) Authors Stanley and Marguerite Schultz tell exotic pet hobbyists and life science students everything they need to know about keeping a tarantula in captivity. They present detailed information on the natural history and biology of these fascinating creatures, supplementing their text with a wealth of photos and illustrations. The detailed chapter on the care of tarantulas has been revised and updated, making it more comprehensive than ever. Since this book's initial publication, hobbyists have come to consider The Tarantula Keeper's Guide the "Bible of Arachnoculture."
Download or read book Goliath Bird eating Tarantula written by Meish Goldish and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out how the world's biggest spider uses its deadly fangs, scares away enemies, and turns the hairs on its body into weapons.
Download or read book The Tarantula Scientist written by Sy Montgomery and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007-10-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year: A “fascinating” photo-filled book on these amazing arachnids! (Booklist) Yellow blood? Skeletons on the outside? These attributes don’t belong to comic book characters or alien life forms, but to Earth’s biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas. In this book you are invited to follow Sam Marshall, spider scientist extraordinaire (he’s never been bitten), as he explores the dense rain forest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. You’ll also visit the largest comparative spider laboratory in America—where close to five hundred live tarantulas sit in towers of stacked shoeboxes and plastic containers, waiting for their turn to dazzle and astound the scientists who study them. “Superb color photos abound in this spectacular series addition…This is a vivid look at an enthusiastic scientist energetically and happily at work…A treat, even for arachnophobes.”—School Library Journal (starred review) A Sibert Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A John Burroughs Nature Book for Young Readers A Kirkus Reviews Editors Choice
Download or read book Spiders and Other Arachnids written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is an arachnid? How does a spider kill its prey? How do spiders make silk? Read this book to find out!
Download or read book Arachnids written by Jan Beccaloni and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With around 11 distinctive lineages and over 38,000 species of spiders alone, arachnids are an amazingly diverse group of invertebrates--and with names like the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, the Tailless Whip Spider, and the Harvestman, they can be both spectacular and captivating. Most books about arachnids focus on spiders, neglecting scorpions, ticks, mites, wind spiders, and other fascinating yet poorly understood groups. This adventurous volume summarizes all existing knowledge about each major type of arachnid, revealing their secrets through detailed species accounts, brilliant photographs, and a compelling cast of eight-legged characters. It examines the anatomy, habitat, behavior and distribution of each lineage, from the garden spider to the death stalker scorpion and even a species of mite that lives inside a monkey's lungs. Drawing on the vast resources at London's Natural History Museum, Arachnids spins a sensational tale, debunking common myths and delving deep into the lives of these bizarre and beautiful creatures.
Download or read book Deadly Spiders written by Matt Turner and published by Hungry Tomato ®. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their unique ability to spin silk that is stronger than steel, spiders make cunning traps as well as beautiful webs. This book brings you up close to these brilliant engineers, aerial acrobats, and super-successful predators. Discover the trap-door spider that can pull 38 times its own weight, the diving bell spider that lives its whole life in water, the bird-dropping spider that is a master of disguise, and more! Learn some fascinating secrets about the world's most interesting—and deadly—spiders. You'll never look at your eight-legged friends the same way again!
Download or read book Fishing Spiders written by Sandra Markle and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents information about fishing spiders, describing their physical features, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.
Download or read book Spiders and Other Arachnids written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Questions and answers explore the world of spiders.
Download or read book Insects and Spiders written by Dona Herweck Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2005-01-13 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authentic, leveled content that helps students practice and develop their nonfiction reading skills.
Download or read book Super Spiders written by Pam Holden and published by Flying Start Books. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people think that spiders are insects. But spiders are different to insects. Their bodies have two main parts, not three. They have eight legs, not six. What else do you know about spiders?
Download or read book Trap Door Spiders and Other Amazing Predators written by Rebecca E. Hirsch and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lots of animals hunt prey to survive. Many of them attack with sharp teeth and claws. But did you know that some animals have sneaky and clever ways of hunting? Trap-door spiders hide until just the right moment. A peacock mantis shrimp packs a powerful punch. And killer whales swim, dive, and work together. The animals in this book use lures, traps, and teamwork to catch their prey. Read this book to learn all about predators and their unique hunting tactics!
Download or read book Spiders written by Ivy Ivy Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-26 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 and Other Arachnids written by Steven Otfinoski and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of spiders and such related species as scorpions, mites, and ticks.
