Tarantulas
Supersized Predators
From the Series Arachnid World
What is that huge, hairy spider—the size of a dinner plate? It’s a tarantula! In this book, you will learn how tarantulas are similar to and different from other arachnids. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about the tarantula’s body both inside and out. A hands-on activity illustrates how a tarantula grows bigger and bigger by molting. Learn more about this fascinating member of nature’s Arachnid World.
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-0-7613-8792-3
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Science |
| Category | Animals |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Publication Date | 2012-01-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF003120, JNF051150 |
| Dewey | 595.4'4 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 860 |
| Guided Reading Level | U |
| Features | Activities, Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Teaching Guides, and eSource |
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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 available downloads →
Reviews
Booklist
“Uncommonly useful… Solid additions to science collections.” —Booklist
School Library Journal
“Valuable resources for both students and arachnophiles alike.” —School Library Journal