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Spiders!: Strange and Wonderful

Laurence Pringle

This nonfiction book introduces spider species from around the world, from garden spiders to black widows. It covers their habitats, bodies, mating, web spinning, food, and defenses against predators. It also discusses why people fear spiders and says many such fears are not well founded. Detailed full-color drawings support an overview of the thousands of spider species and the ways they live and protect themselves.

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Book details

Themes
Insects And Bugs · Nature · Science · Wildlife
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Astra Young Readers
Published
October 10, 2017
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781629793214
Language
English
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