Up Close with Spiders - Siy, Alexandra
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Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that both fascinate and terrify humans. An introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia. First published in 2015 as Spidermania, this title has been repackaged as a companion to Up Close with Bugs (Bug Shots).…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that both fascinate and terrify humans. An introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia. First published in 2015 as Spidermania, this title has been repackaged as a companion to Up Close with Bugs (Bug Shots).
Autorenporträt
ALEXANDRA SIY's children's books have won many awards, including an Orbis Pictus Honor, an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award, and an American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. DENNIS KUNKEL, PhD, is a scientist and microscopist. His award-winning microphotographs have appeared in dozens of publications, including Time, the New York Times, Scientific American, and National Geographic. His work has appeared in many children's books.