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"What if you were as small as a bean and could walk on the walls and ceiling, sense vibrarions through your elbows, jump five times your body length, see the world through eight eyes, and hear using tiny hairs all over your body? That is Jumper's world. Open this book and discover the fascinating hidden life of a backyard jumping spider."-- Front jacket flap.

"A brief introduction to trapdoor spiders, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

When a lady mistakes him for a kitten, big hairy spider Luigi resists her kind advances until tasty breakfasts and getting tucked into bed convince him otherwise, but he soon learns what might be at stake when you pretend to be someone you're not.

Eric Carle and fourteen other beloved children's book artists illustrate their favorite bugs and explain why they love them. Everybody has a favorite bug. Some like shiny, colorful beetles or busy ants or soft pale moths best. Others prefer spindly walking sticks or fuzzy caterpillars that turn into bright butterflies. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 15 children's book artists share their favorite bugs and why they love...

The itsy-bitsy spider encounters a fan, a mouse, a cat, and a rocking chair as she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web. Includes music on the last page.

"A brief introduction to daddy long-leg spiders, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

"A brief introduction to water spiders, including their habitat, food, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

Readers will discover what sets insects and spiders apart and learn how different species are suited for their many habitats around the world.

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction about disgusting creatures, this book looks at the spider. It covers such topics as the spider's habitats (pretty much everywhere but outer space), the silk it spins (it can trap prey and makes a nifty bowtie), and its parenting practice (female spiders carry around their eggs in a silk purse). Although silly and off-the-wall,The Spider contains real information that will both amuse and teach.

Sophie the spider makes wondrous webs, but the residents of Beekman's Boarding House do not appreciate her until at last, old and tired, she weaves her final masterpiece.