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Tarantulas

Supersized Predators

From the Series Arachnid World

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

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.

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978-0-7613-8792-3
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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
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
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

Reviews

Booklist

Reviewed on 1 March 2012

“Uncommonly useful… Solid additions to science collections.” —Booklist

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 1 February 2012

“Valuable resources for both students and arachnophiles alike.” —School Library Journal