Presents information on the history and life cycle of spiders, as well as advice on how to select, handle, feed, house, and care for them as a pet.

"Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and different kinds of spiders." --

Offers young science enthusiasts a look at the world of arachnids, describing how they spin webs, how they hunt, and where they live.

An accessible and comprehensive introduction to spider species from all over the world.

Introduces the life cycle of a spider, describing how it hatches, develops, spins webs, and feeds.

"Ezekiel Boone follows up his terrifying "apocalyptic extravaganza of doom and heroism" (Publishers Weekly) The Hatching with Skitter, the horrifying sequel in which the carnivorous spiders are running rampant--but for what's left of humanity, the worst is yet to come. Tens of millions of people around the world are dead. Half of China is a nuclear wasteland. Mysterious flesh-eating spiders are marching through Los Angeles, Oslo, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro,...

Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at these intriguing creatures that have both fascinated and terrified humans.

Provides an overview of spiders, covering such things as their physical characteristics, web-building, mating behavior, and defensive techniques.

A clever spider is lonely and longs to become a family pet.

An introduction to spiders.