The Little Book Of Spiders

Author : Simon Pollard
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691251813

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The Little Book of Spiders by Simon Pollard Pdf

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s spiders Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Spiders is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference book about the world’s spiders, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on spiders in myths, folklore, and modern culture around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of spiders. A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover Features some 140 color illustrations and photos Makes a perfect gift

Author : Marta Prims,Núria Roca
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Board books
ISBN : 0764153455

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I Am a Little Spider by Marta Prims,Núria Roca Pdf

For many seasons, Barron's large-format, beautifully illustrated "I Am" volumes have been favorites among parents and toddlers. Introduced this season are two brand new "I Am" titles. As with the previously published volumes, these books feature full-page, full-color, beautifully rendered naturalistic illustrations of animals in their environments. Simple story lines explain how the animals live and interact with one another, as well as with other creatures in the world of nature. Here are beautiful and instructive introductions to animals and nature for pre-school boys and girls. (Ages 1-5) Children get to see several different kinds of spiders in large, wonderfully realistic, full-color illustrations.

Author : Kristine Lombardi
Publisher : Reader's Digest Association
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-28
Category : Spiders
ISBN : 0794410081

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Little Spider's First Web by Kristine Lombardi Pdf

"Little Spider longs to spin a web as perfect as the one his mother has made. But spinning a web takes lots and lots of practice. Will Little Spider succeed?..."--Cover back.

Author : Russell Punter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474999190

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Little Board Books: Incy Wincy Spider by Russell Punter Pdf

Incy Wincy spider keeps climbing -and finds a friend. Incy Wincy Spider climbs up the water spout. Rain, wind and snow make it hard for her to reach the top - but she won't give up. This expanded version of the well-loved children's rhyme is brought to life by Stef Murphy's amusing illustrations.

Author : John Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1592701760

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Red Spider Hero by John Miller Pdf

Bold and quirky, this imaginative adventure story is about a real insect: the red spider mite.

Author : Ruth Ludlow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781472923554

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The Little Book of Tuff Spot Activities by Ruth Ludlow Pdf

Use one of these simple trays for all sorts of activities from small world play, through maths and language, to cooking and messy play.

Author : Richard A. Bradley
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520315310

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Common Spiders of North America by Richard A. Bradley Pdf

Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

Author : David Wong,Jason Pargin
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250017901

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This Book Is Full of Spiders by David Wong,Jason Pargin Pdf

From Jason Pargin, the New York Times bestselling author of the cult sensation John Dies at the End, comes another terrifying and hilarious tale of almost Armageddon at the hands of two hopeless heroes. Warning: You may have a huge, invisible spider living in your skull. THIS IS NOT A METAPHOR. You will dismiss this as ridiculous fear-mongering. Dismissing things as ridiculous fear-mongering is, in fact, the first symptom of parasitic spider infection--the creature stimulates skepticism, in order to prevent you from seeking a cure. That's just as well, since the "cure" involves learning what a chainsaw tastes like. You can't feel the spider, because it controls your nerve endings. You won't even feel it when it breeds. And it will breed. Just stay calm, and remember that telling you about the spider situation is not the same as having caused it. I'm just the messenger. Even if I did sort of cause it. Either way, I won't hold it against you if you're upset. I know that's just the spider talking. "Like an episode of AMC's The Walking Dead written by Douglas Adams of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...Imagine a mentally ill narrator describing the zombie apocalypse while drunk, and the end result is unlike any other book of the genre. Seriously, dude, touch it and read it." –Washington Post "Kevin Smith's Clerks meets H.P. Lovecraft in this exceptional thriller... [Jason Pargin] is a fantastic author with a supernatural talent for humor. If you want a poignant, laugh-out-loud funny, disturbing, ridiculous, self-aware, socially relevant horror novel than This Book is Full of Spiders: Seriously Dude, Don't Touch It is the one and only book for you." –SF Signal

Author : Michelle Ray
Publisher : Morgan James Publishing
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781614488422

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A Huntsman Spider In My House by Michelle Ray Pdf

A common Huntsman spider is caught in the world of a little human girl. Will the Huntsman spider survive? Children are too often taught to quickly rid their world of pesky, scary spiders. A Huntsman Spider in My House is an imaginative and engaging story of a Huntsman spider and a little girl, designed for young children all over the world. The delightfully simple style and vivid graphics will entertain and inspire children to appreciate the world in which they live. A Huntsman Spider in My House is the first in the Little Aussie Critters children’s book series.

Author : David Kirk
Publisher : Arthur A. Levine Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0439314631

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Little Miss Spider by David Kirk Pdf

Could the orphaned beetle Asparagus be the little brother Little Miss Spider has wished so hard for?

Author : Bethany Barton
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780698148048

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I'm Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton Pdf

The Official Spider Test. What do you do when you see a spider? a. Lay on a BIG spidey smoocheroo. b. Smile, but back away slowly. c. Grab the closest object, wind up, and let it fly. d. Run away screaming. If you chose b, c, or d, then this book is for you! (If you chose a, you might be crazy.) I’m Trying to Love Spiders will help you see these amazing arachnids in a whole new light, from their awesomely excessive eight eyes, to the seventy-five pounds of bugs a spider can eat in a single year! And you’re sure to feel better knowing you have a better chance of being struck by lightning than being fatally bit by a spider. Comforting, right? No? Either way, there’s heaps more information in here to help you forget your fears . . . or at least laugh a lot!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195135642X

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Itsy Bitsy Spider by Anonim Pdf

Author : Judith Dancer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781472930392

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The Little Book of Talk by Judith Dancer Pdf

Identified as one of the three prime areas of learning in the EYFS 2014, communication and language is high on the agenda of head teachers and leaders in all Early Years and school settings. Speech and 'talk' are at the centre of this requirement, and children are required to meet an expected level in order to be identified as having reached a 'good level of development'. Talk is the precursor to both reading and writing. Essentially, if children have nothing to speak about, they have nothing to write about! The best way for children to enhance their receptive vocabulary (the words they understand) and their expressive vocabulary (the words they use) is by being surrounded by adults who talk and listen to them! Adults should engage children by observing them, tuning into their passions, getting involved in their play and using their interests to trigger their curiosity and therefore form a springboard for learning. This Little Book is packed with lots of low-budget ideas, activities and experiences that will enhance and enrich children's learning journeys through talk!

Author : Ivy Ivy Press,Norman Platnick
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781782407508

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Spiders by Ivy Ivy Press,Norman Platnick Pdf

Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of 117 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful photographs.

Author : Eric Carle
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593382806

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The Very Busy Spider by Eric Carle Pdf

A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately!