Next Time You See a Spiderweb

Next Time You See

by Emily Morgan

If you know children who say “Ick!” when they spot a spider, this irresistible book will make them say “Ooh!” instead. Next Time You See a Spiderweb describes how these small, skillful creatures weave some of nature’s most clever traps—their webs. Author Emily Morgan shows how spiders snare their prey with tangled webs, funnel webs, and intricate orb webs. The book tells how spiders spin sticky silk without getting stuck themselves. And it reveals the surprising tricks of the jumping spider, fishing spider, and trap-door spider. Next Time You See a Spiderweb is a book that children and adults alike will want to take along on their next nature walk. Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as spiderwebs, the Moon, maple seeds, pill bugs, sunsets, seashells, and fireflies. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—whether a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.

33 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2015

Reviews

[Dominique Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very interesting despite my fear of spiders. The best part about the book was the detail on the spider webs. The pages were smooth and although it was a children's book i learned fun new facts such as not all spiders make webs. another detail i liked was the involvement of kids in the pictures. The kids faces are in the background faded in a way to not pull away from the main focus of the webs. I could not give this book 5 stars because I am still very afraid of spiders and the up close photos of the spiders scared me.

[Fazson Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really don't like spiders but I do like this book it is very educational on the subject of spiders. Most kids like bugs and some are afraid of them but it does give children an one up if you will on how the way that spiders are in their natural habitats and how they survive in the world. Nice read I will give it 4 of 5 stars. I recommend it.

[Mary Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful trade book full of opportunities to get kiddos wondering about webs. The pictures! If you have ever tried to photograph a spider web (this science teacher has tried MANY times) it is not an easy task. Especially those morning sheet webs. (New term, I just learned from this read) Tricky business.

Many different types of spiders and webs are covered. Wish they would have used the word "instinct" to talk about spiders are born knowing how to spin webs. Close-up photos of different types of spiders.

This book needs to be a lay flat picture book.... kids are going to pour over these photos!

[Jennifer Castline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Informtional Nonfiction/ Picture Book
Grades: K-5
I discovered this book in our school's STEAM Lab. I read this to the classes that came through and we spoke about how there are so many different spiders and kinds of webs. The kids used many different manipulatives to create their own spiders and webs. We talked about how each one of us are different and have different strengths and weaknesses, and that is what makes us special.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading this, I would not feel frightened to touch a spiderweb to feel for the stickiness and see what would happen!!

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty book, with lots of examples of different spider webs - will be a nice addition to my spider unit books. Recommended.

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[Jake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an amazing information book about spiders!