McKinney Library Kid's Catalog

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders.

"This fresh and very funny non-fiction picture book shares lots of fascinating facts about spiders in an entirely captivating way. If I'm Trying to Love Spiders doesn't cure your spider phobia, it'll at least make you appreciate how amazing they are...and laugh a lot as you learn about them."--

Spiders Secrets is a beautifully designed reader all about the secret superpowers of these creepy crawly favorites. The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. A motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills. Children will love to find out about spiders that can kill, jump, live under water and more!

Learn about trap-door spiders.

"Advice for kids on how to choose and care for a pet spiders and tarantulas, including housing, diet, and keeping spiders healthy"--Provided by publisher.

This book presents information on spiders as pets, including tarantulas, wolf spiders, trapdoor spiders, jumping spiders, fishing spiders, and grass spiders.

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...