Harvestmen
Secret Operatives
From the Series Arachnid World
Follow the stealthy creatures with long, spindly legs—they are harvestmen! In this book, you will learn how harvestmen are similar to and different from other arachnids. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about the harvestmen’s bodies, both inside and out. And a hands-on activity reveals how harvestmen walk on long legs using only their sense of touch to get around. Learn more about this fascinating member of nature’s Arachnid World.
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978-0-7613-7206-6
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$32.99 |
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Markle’s clear and detailed narratives, along with instructive close-up photographs of the exterior and interior anatomies of the title arachnids, will fascinate readers.” —The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“These books are very well done, with phenomenally great photographs…. Anyone interested in spiders and arachnids is going to love these books.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Photos go beyond the standard portraits to show, for instance, harvestmen mating and multiple shots of ticks feeding. Each volume also includes multimedia resource lists and a science activity designed to provide insight on the arachnid world without actually involving any live animals. First-rate.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
NSTA
“This middle school book would be a great addition to any teacher’s classroom library.” —NSTA