About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherAbdo Publishing Company

ISBN-101616134437

ISBN-139781616134433

eBay Product ID (ePID)84329469

Product Key Features

Book TitleTrapdoor Spiders

Number of Pages24 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2010

TopicAnimals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Animals / Insects & Spiders, Science & Nature / Zoology

GenreNature, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorTamara L. Britton

Book SeriesSpiders Set 1 (Cb) Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight8 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width7.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2010-012785

Dewey Edition22

Grade FromThird Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal595.4/4

SynopsisTrapdoor spiders secure their burrow with a trapdoor. How many designs are possible? Find out as this book introduces young readers to trapdoor spiders, the burrow-dwelling spiders that are quite the structural engineers Students will learn about trapdoor spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and colors. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers in identifying anatomical features. Threats to the spiders and their habitat including predators and humans are covered. Readers will also learn about the many types of shelters trapdoor spiders build. A distribution map shows where trapdoor spiders are found, so the young arachnologist can be on the lookout for a specimen to observe. For the less adventurous, full-color photos allow close observation from the comfort of the library Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement easy-to-read text. These books are ideal for research reports and general reading. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company., Trapdoor spiders secure their burrow with a trapdoor. How many designs are possible? Find out as this book introduces young readers to trapdoor spiders, the burrow-dwelling spiders that are quite the structural engineers! Students will learn about trapdoor spiders' sizes, behaviors, habits, dietary needs, methods of defense, anatomy, and colors. Reproduction and spiderling development are also introduced. A diagram of a spider's body aids readers in identifying anatomical features. Threats to the spiders and their habitat including predators and humans are covered. Readers will also learn about the many types of shelters trapdoor spiders build. A distribution map shows where trapdoor spiders are found, so the young arachnologist can be on the lookout for a specimen to observe. For the less adventurous, full-color photos allow close observation from the comfort of the library! Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement easy-to-read text. These books are ideal for research reports and general reading. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

LC Classification NumberQL458.4.B75 2011