SuitabookWebs as specialised hunting tools
The book explains varied ways spiders use webs to trap prey, including webs that mimic flowers, lassoing and exceptionally large webs.
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Darlyne A. Murawski - Author
An approachable introduction to spider webs, showing how different species use them to catch prey. Its mix of images, short facts, trivia and practical activity supports browsing as well as continuous reading.
Spider webs that mimic flowers? A spider that "lassos" its prey? A web large enough to cover a garbage truck? These are just a few of the incredible "did you knows" kids will discover in this irresistible book about the fascinating and diverse ways spiders use their webs to trap prey. The easy-to-read narrative, eye-catching photographs, and clever illustrations provide a close-up look at some familiar species we might find in our own houses as well as more exotic ones that live in tropical rain forests or make their homes underwater. There are many extras here to keep young readers entertained, including fact boxes with scientific names, food, habitat, and body size; fun trivia; a web-dusting activity; a personal note from the author-photographer; Web sites for further reading; and a comprehensive glossary.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceAn approachable introduction to spider webs, showing how different species use them to catch prey. Its mix of images, short facts, trivia and practical activity supports browsing as well as continuous reading.
The book explains varied ways spiders use webs to trap prey, including webs that mimic flowers, lassoing and exceptionally large webs.
Examples include familiar house spiders, tropical-rainforest species and spiders that live underwater, with information on scientific names, food and body size.
Some passages concern spiders trapping prey, including unusual methods such as lassoing. Consider whether the reader would enjoy close-up animal photographs and illustrations alongside this factual subject.
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