What's So Scary about Spiders?

by Joanne Mattern

Overview

Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests.

And it’s hard not to love nature’s best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities in this exciting and informative look at a creepy creature who really isn’t scary at all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781643711676
Publisher:	Red Chair Press
Publication date:	08/01/2022
Series:	Core Content Science - Earth's Amazing Animals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.35(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.

Table of Contents

Scary Spiders! 4

Spider Basics 6

Spider Bodies 8

Super Spinners 10

Time for Dinner 14

Baby Spiders 16

Meet the Spiders 18

Warning! Danger Ahead! 24

Staying Safe from Spiders 26

Spiders in Trouble 28

Helping Spiders 30

Glossary 31

Learn More in the Library 31

Index 32