Arachnid World

Enter the creepy-crawly world of the arachnid family with award-winning science author Sandra Markle! Too often lumped together with insects, these fascinating animals have distinctive characteristics and habits that are all their own. From spiders and scorpions to ticks and mites, these captivating critters will keep readers coming back for more.

Cover: Crab Spiders: Phantom Hunters
Cover: Fishing Spiders: Water Ninjas
Cover: Jumping Spiders: Gold-Medal Stalkers
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Black Widows: Deadly Biters
Crab Spiders: Phantom Hunters
Fishing Spiders: Water Ninjas
Harvestmen: Secret Operatives
Jumping Spiders: Gold-Medal Stalkers
Mites: Master Sneaks
Orb Weavers: Hungry Spinners
Scorpions: Armored Stingers
Tarantulas: Supersized Predators
Ticks: Dangerous Hitchhikers
Wind Scorpions: Killer Jaws
Wolf Spiders: Mothers on Guard
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Arachnid World

Enter the creepy-crawly world of the arachnid family with award-winning science author Sandra Markle! Too often lumped together with insects, these fascinating animals have distinctive characteristics and habits that are all their own. From spiders and scorpions to ticks and mites, these View →