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

A mysterious object crashes into a rundown apartment building, and a little spider emerges from within. When young Charlotte finds the strange little creature, she names her secret friend STING, but she quickly realizes her new pet grows at a monstrous rate. With an insatiable appetite for blood, neighbors' pets start to vanish-and then the neighbors.

Spiders provides information on habitat, hunting techniques, anatomy, general characteristics and location of spiders, the most successful of all terrestrial predators in the world. Stephen Dalton has chosen to focus on spiders' hunting methods and provides fascinating information on the astonishing array of techniques spiders use for catching their prey: trapping in webs, lassoing, jumping, stealing, chasing, ambushing, spitting, fishing, masquerading...

An original story that expands on the childhood song by having the itsy-bitsy spider encounter a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chair as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web. Includes music

"In Jumping Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of jumping spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this spider"--

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

Stanley the spider must make a new start after rain comes and collapses the home he has spun and filled with his collection of seeds, twigs, leaves, and other precious items.

Explains how spiders differ from other creatures and from each other

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of crab spiders

Introduces "jumping spiders," spiders who leave their webs to search for prey, explaining their physical characteristics, their homes, and their behavior