Spiders / by Ann Heinrichs.

Author/creator Heinrichs, Ann
Format Book
Publication InfoMinneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, ©2004.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesNature's friends
Heinrichs, Ann. Nature's friends. ^A692637
Contents Nature's weavers -- Spiders around the world -- Just what is a spider? -- A spider's body -- Life as a spider -- Spinners and hunters -- Kinds of webs -- Spinning webs and catching prey -- So many ways to use silk -- Are spiders really dangerous? -- Science and spider silk.
Abstract Describes various types of spiders, their physical characteristics, their feeding habits, life cycles, and benefits to humans.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2003014436
ISBN0756505909 (hardcover)
ISBN9780756505912
Stock number1229232 QBI