Book TitleGoliath Bird-Eating Tarantula : the World's Biggest Spider
Number of Pages24 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Animals / General
Publication Year2007
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorMeish Goldish
Book SeriesSupersized! Ser.
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight9.9 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2006-028816
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromKindergarten
Dewey Decimal595.4/4
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisIt's not hard to guess how the Goliath bird-eating tarantula got its name. These huge spiders are so large that they can eat birds. Many of these eight-eyed giants can grow up to 11 inches (27.9 cm) long. That's about as big as a Frisbee. Look inside to find out how the world's biggest spider uses its deadly fangs, scares away enemies, and turns the hairs on its body into weapons. Book jacket., In Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula, young readers follow the world's biggest spider as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Bright, colorful photographs are closely linked to the age-appropriate text, engaging young readers as they discover how this incredible arachnid adapts to the rainforest for survival. Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed comparison diagram showing a tarantula standing on a dinner plate.