While Halloween immediately brings thoughts of ghosts, monsters, witches, and such, spiders are never far behind. Today's read takes a look at these, sometimes, terrifying creatures, but not from the spooky story direction. Rather, this is a nonfiction read, which should teach all sorts of spider facts. I'm looking forward not only to the information but hope to find wonderful photos, too.
Let's open this book and see what it holds!
SHOCKING SPIDERS
World's Scariest Creatures
by John Lesley
Gareth Stevens
Middle Grade Nonfiction
32 pages
ages 8 to 11
Spiders are already scary, but a spider with a dangerous bite is scarier! Most spiders are too small or too scared of humans to do any damage, but some spiders have a bite that’s enough to make you itch, scratch, and scream. They might not be the biggest hunters, but spiders can be just as dangerous. In this exploration of spiders, readers learn about how spiders have adapted to hunt and how dangerous they can be to other animals and humans alike.
MY TIDBITS
Lots of spider facts and bright photos make this a read for spider fans or for those wanting to know more about these creatures.
Ten different spiders are taken under the microscope...well, not literally. From habitat to life span to characteristics and more, this creatures are studied and exposed. The information is brought across in an organized manner with each theme marked by a clear heading and followed by a short paragraph. The information is clear and concise. Yet, it flows smoothly enough to remain perfect for even the younger end of the intended age group. To help familiarize the reader with the spiders, bright and clear photos cover the pages. These are taken from various angles to ensure readers will recognize the spider, when they see it. After all, many of these are pretty venomous.
To round off this book, there are several chapters in the later pages, which take a general look at spiders. The anatomy, habits, and more are explained in a clear and understandable manner. Photos are used to showcase each fact, and these are pointed out with little tags as needed. This makes it a lovely read not only for spider fans, but also works for anyone seeking more information about spiders. It would make a nice addition to classrooms and libraries and even fits to homeschooling situations.
It's a well done read for a quick look at some of the more dangerous spiders as well as basic spider-knowledge in general.
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