Copyright Date:
2022
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
08/01/23
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-7885-6287-9
ISBN 13:
978-1-7885-6287-4
Dewey:
595.4
LCCN:
2023903596
Dimensions:
29 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
An introduction to the arachnid clan, with lots of close-up "spider selfies.""Thank you to all our human readers joining us here today," effuses an eight-limbed lecturer sporting a lab coat and a disguising mustache. Our narrator goes on to offer pithy descriptions of common body parts, the process of silk production, and types of webs, as well as reassurance that spiders make good parents, are mostly not at all dangerous (to people), and are helpful neighbors. Owen considers reasons why some people are afraid of spiders (maybe it's their long, spindly legs, or perhaps children develop a fear when they see adults panic at the sight of a spider) and suggests safe techniques for transporting spiders found indoors back outside. "OKâ¦not all of us are beautiful," admits a spider that camouflages itself as bird droppings, but the many photos of various species, some posed fetchingly on human hands or caught chowing down on insect prey, give young viewers plenty of opportunities to make up their own minds about that. Also, like so many other wild creatures, some are threatened by our destruction of their natural habitats or by pesticide use; others are captured and sold as pets. Not ideal, as Owen points out, because there's "NO Planet B" for spiders.Engaging enough to soothe even confirmed arachnophobes. (glossary, index) (Informational picture book. 6-8)
If you love spiders, or if you are terrified of spiders, or if you just want to be mind-boggled by some incredible arachnid facts, this book is for you!
These little eight-legged creatures are often the stuff of people's nightmares, but spiders are amazing animals that are essential for our world. In this book, spiders set out to convince their human doubters that they really aren't out to scare or harm people. In fact, they are far too busy weaving beautiful silk structures, hunting, keeping insect pests under control, and raising their young to want to frighten humans.
- Meet some weird and wonderful spiders, including bat-eating spiders, scuba-diving spiders, and spiders that disguise themselves as poop
- Learn how spiders are essential to ecosystems everywhere
- Investigate why some people are afraid of spiders
- And celebrate the lives of these little animals that so often get ignored or are dismissed as scary
Told from a spider's point of view, this fascinating, fact-packed celebration of spiders is determined to turn kids everywhere into spider fans and protectors.