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SPIDERS: Fun Facts and Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature
Quick! What comes to mind when I say the word “spider”? Are you creeped out—or are you one of those spider-lovers? No matter how you may feel about these eight-legged arachnids, one thing is for certain—you are sure to learn a whole lot you didn’t know about them before! This special report for young kids is jam-packed with fun facts, humor, and conversational-toned writing that will appeal to children and open their eyes to the incredible world of spiders!
How does a spider spin her web? Is spider silk used to make clothing? What is the one continent in the world where no spiders can be found? What do you call a baby spider? How many eggs can a spider lay at one time? What is special and unique about the diving bell spider?
Get answers to all these questions and more within the fun-filled pages of this essay just for kids, which explores spider families, spider colonies, special spider skills, the various types of spiders, and so much more! Impress your family and friends with all that you’ve learned—and who knows? You just may decide you’d like to have a pet spider, after all!
How does a spider spin her web? Is spider silk used to make clothing? What is the one continent in the world where no spiders can be found? What do you call a baby spider? How many eggs can a spider lay at one time? What is special and unique about the diving bell spider?
Get answers to all these questions and more within the fun-filled pages of this essay just for kids, which explores spider families, spider colonies, special spider skills, the various types of spiders, and so much more! Impress your family and friends with all that you’ve learned—and who knows? You just may decide you’d like to have a pet spider, after all!
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30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2014
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May 9, 2014
"A Great Children's Study Guide on Spiders"
The layout in this series is very good, with chapters well defined and actual photos of described spiders. Spiders are fascinating insects... no, wait, they are not insects but are air breathing arthropods. They are fascinating to watch, sometimes very scary. Some are dangerous and children should learn to stay away from the poisonous spiders in their area. Personally, I've always enjoyed Daddy Long Leg spiders as they are harmless. But when spiders are inside my house, they better stay out of my reach and swatter!! All spiders have things in common: 8 legs, 2 main body parts, one includes the head, the other consists of the stomach and back. Spiders have eyes, sometimes more than two. They make their webs from the silk glands in their abdomen and spinners on their backs. Spiders live everywhere: trees, plants, rocks, grass, desert, and even in your house. Check your ceiling corners and see if you can see a web. Some spiders can jump or run very fast, some will stop and raise their front legs at you. Watch out for those! Spiders are very complex little critters and this guide by Emma Child gives you great details about them. Another great reference for children to learn about the creatures of the world, large or small.
The layout in this series is very good, with chapters well defined and actual photos of described spiders. Spiders are fascinating insects... no, wait, they are not insects but are air breathing arthropods. They are fascinating to watch, sometimes very scary. Some are dangerous and children should learn to stay away from the poisonous spiders in their area. Personally, I've always enjoyed Daddy Long Leg spiders as they are harmless. But when spiders are inside my house, they better stay out of my reach and swatter!! All spiders have things in common: 8 legs, 2 main body parts, one includes the head, the other consists of the stomach and back. Spiders have eyes, sometimes more than two. They make their webs from the silk glands in their abdomen and spinners on their backs. Spiders live everywhere: trees, plants, rocks, grass, desert, and even in your house. Check your ceiling corners and see if you can see a web. Some spiders can jump or run very fast, some will stop and raise their front legs at you. Watch out for those! Spiders are very complex little critters and this guide by Emma Child gives you great details about them. Another great reference for children to learn about the creatures of the world, large or small.
March 18, 2014
Another great little book in the Amazing Animal Kingdom Series by this author.
The level of language used will make it easy and fun for young readers, plus, the colour photos will add to their enjoyment.
As mentioned by the author near the start of the book, these photos can be enlarged for a better view.
See my review also at:
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http://www.amazon.com/SPIDERS-Amazing...
The level of language used will make it easy and fun for young readers, plus, the colour photos will add to their enjoyment.
As mentioned by the author near the start of the book, these photos can be enlarged for a better view.
See my review also at:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SPIDERS-Amazi...
http://www.amazon.com/SPIDERS-Amazing...
January 15, 2015
I love reading spider books (yes, it’s true), especially about the ones that can kill people. (I like to learn here!) Emma Child presented this book fabulously and you could read about a bunch of different spiders, if their venom was potent to humans, and if there were any human deaths from them. I would read this book again and I recommend this book for all ages (or anyone who isn’t afraid of spiders)
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March 22, 2014
Great book!!!
I read the book and looked at the pictures with my 3 year old and he loved the picture detail. The layout was great and he was immediately able to point out the Black Widows which made me happy. This book would be even better for older children as the wording is for older than 3 for the most part but we enjoyed it very much!
I read the book and looked at the pictures with my 3 year old and he loved the picture detail. The layout was great and he was immediately able to point out the Black Widows which made me happy. This book would be even better for older children as the wording is for older than 3 for the most part but we enjoyed it very much!
May 1, 2015
Spiders: Fun Facts & Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature ~ Amazing Animal Kingdom ~ Book 6 is an excellent science book for elementary age children. Spiders are found in most parts of the world, so it is easy for the teacher to show the children real examples of what they are learning about in the fact full book by Emma Child.
March 23, 2015
Spiders always seem to bring out the worst in most people. Author Emma Child relieves some of that fear/suspicion in her book on the eight-legged creatures.
A primer first on common characteristics they all share, then brief discussions of some of the more common/known spiders. All illustrated with interesting photographs.
A primer first on common characteristics they all share, then brief discussions of some of the more common/known spiders. All illustrated with interesting photographs.
March 27, 2014
I am such a fan of Emma Child's books. They are filled with interesting facts and great pictures. Spiders are creepy to me, but my boys and I loved learning more about these creepy, crawly creatures! 4 stars
September 1, 2015
Spiders: Fun Facts & Amazing Photos of Animals in Nature is another on of Emma Child's excellent science books for children.
September 24, 2016
I like spiders!
And it's not because of CHARLOTTE'S WEB (which I've never read.) If you're spooked by this author's claim that the average house has thirty spiders, relax. I think I've got my share and maybe yours, too. I catch-and-release, but if they're big enough that I'm sure they're not Black Widows or Brown Recluse, then I'm happy to peacefully co-exist. I swear I've met a few that were quite personable and I can understand people keeping tarantulas as pets.
When my nephew was a sprout he was crazy for spiders and we did a lot of research on them. I remember reading that spiders are so important for insect-control that life on earth would be impossible without them. It makes much more sense to be frightened of mosquitoes than of spiders. Mosquitoes spread diseases that kill thousands of people every year. The chances of suffering from a spider bite are minimal in comparison.
Although I consider myself spider-savvy, I learned some things, as I always do when I read a book in this very good series. I'd never heard of spiders living in colonies and the diving bell spider (which fashions air pockets that allow it to live exclusively underwater) came as a surprise. I'm also fascinated that some female spiders care for their eggs and young and that a few even feed their young like mama birds. I'd always believed that female spiders lay eggs and walk off.
I should think this book would be a hit with most kids. Fear comes from ignorance and learning about spiders is the first step to appreciating their unique beauty and their importance in our natural world.
And it's not because of CHARLOTTE'S WEB (which I've never read.) If you're spooked by this author's claim that the average house has thirty spiders, relax. I think I've got my share and maybe yours, too. I catch-and-release, but if they're big enough that I'm sure they're not Black Widows or Brown Recluse, then I'm happy to peacefully co-exist. I swear I've met a few that were quite personable and I can understand people keeping tarantulas as pets.
When my nephew was a sprout he was crazy for spiders and we did a lot of research on them. I remember reading that spiders are so important for insect-control that life on earth would be impossible without them. It makes much more sense to be frightened of mosquitoes than of spiders. Mosquitoes spread diseases that kill thousands of people every year. The chances of suffering from a spider bite are minimal in comparison.
Although I consider myself spider-savvy, I learned some things, as I always do when I read a book in this very good series. I'd never heard of spiders living in colonies and the diving bell spider (which fashions air pockets that allow it to live exclusively underwater) came as a surprise. I'm also fascinated that some female spiders care for their eggs and young and that a few even feed their young like mama birds. I'd always believed that female spiders lay eggs and walk off.
I should think this book would be a hit with most kids. Fear comes from ignorance and learning about spiders is the first step to appreciating their unique beauty and their importance in our natural world.
October 18, 2015
Another entry in the Amazing Animals series of kindle books. The photos can be enlarged for closer inspection by young readers. I enjoyed this nonfiction book; facts were presented in an easy to read and interesting format.
Readers learn what a spider looks like, how they spin webs, the venom they engender, what they eat, and the families in which they live. The book is packed with little known information. I learned that crab spiders often live in tree trunks and that the diving bell spider lives entirely underwater. Tarantula spiders are even kept as house pets. Some spiders actually live in colonies with as many as 50,000 spiders who hunt and share food together.
The books in this series are targeted for children ages six through twelve. I would recommend collecting them as good nonfiction resource for the study of animals. Teachers and parents can use them as a starting point in research study. Too bad they are not currently available in print versions.
Readers learn what a spider looks like, how they spin webs, the venom they engender, what they eat, and the families in which they live. The book is packed with little known information. I learned that crab spiders often live in tree trunks and that the diving bell spider lives entirely underwater. Tarantula spiders are even kept as house pets. Some spiders actually live in colonies with as many as 50,000 spiders who hunt and share food together.
The books in this series are targeted for children ages six through twelve. I would recommend collecting them as good nonfiction resource for the study of animals. Teachers and parents can use them as a starting point in research study. Too bad they are not currently available in print versions.
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