Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk--spiders are fascinating creatures! This appealing introduction to all things arachnid is now available in Spanish! From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids, now available in Spanish, reminds us that although they may look scary, most spiders are harmless--and even helpful. There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world--small and large, colorful or gray--and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important Spanish vocabulary. The translated text is derived from thes new and updated edition, which was vetted by an entomologist and includes revised illustrations and the latest in arachnid science. Full of interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends.
Weaving webs, digging burrows, and floating on strands of silk--spiders are fascinating creatures! This appealing introduction to all things arachnid is now available in Spanish! From tiny baby spiderlings to large tarantulas, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons' introduction to these intriguing arachnids, now available in Spanish, reminds us that although they may look scary, most spiders are harmless--and even helpful. There are over thirty thousand kinds of spiders in the world--small and large, colorful or gray--and they live, hunt, and adapt in different ways. A number of different species and spider behaviors are highlighted in this book, accompanied by clear, labeled illustrations and important Spanish vocabulary. The translated text is derived from thes new and updated edition, which was vetted by an entomologist and includes revised illustrations and the latest in arachnid science. Full of interesting trivia and information on the history of spiders, as well as an explanation of the difference between spiders and insects, this is a great introduction that takes the fear out of our eight-legged, web-spinning friends.
