This latest installment in the popular Strange and Wonderful series
introduces readers to spider species from all over the world--from the
common garden spider to the elusive black widow. Pringle's
comprehensive, lively, and informative text includes an overview of the
many thousands of species in the world and describes spiders' habitats,
physiology, mating habits, web-making, what and how they eat, and how
they protect themselves from predators. It also explores why people are
so frightened by spiders and shows that those fears are largely
unfounded. Accompanied by Meryl Henderson's beautiful and illuminating
paintings, this book perfectly hits the mark for budding entomologists.
Includes a glossary, index, and further resources.