Tag: Spiders

Common Spiders of North America


Free Download Common Spiders of North America By Richard A. Bradley, Steve Buchanan
2012 | 288 Pages | ISBN: 0520274881 | EPUB | 50 MB
Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

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101 Amazing Facts about Spiders …and other arachnids


Free Download Jack Goldstein, "101 Amazing Facts about Spiders: …and other arachnids"
English | 2014 | ASIN: B0BLHXS7BB | EPUB | pages: 34 | 2.3 mb
Do you know the difference between a spider-web and a cobweb? What are the two sections of a spider’s body called? Which spider holds the record for the largest legspan? And which species wears the drained corpses of its victims on its back? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know the various uses to which spiders put their silk, or the origin of the tarantella dance, then this is the book for you!

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Spiders Weave Webs (Tell Me Why Library)


Free Download Katie Marsico, Timothy Cap, "Spiders Weave Webs (Tell Me Why Library)"
English | 2015 | pages: 28 | ISBN: 1633627071 | PDF | 4,4 mb
Young children are naturally curious about animals. Spiders Weave Webs offers answers to their most compelling questions about why spiderwebs. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

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