Henry Carter Hull

A young spider discovers, day by day, that there is a lot to learn about being a spider, including how to spin webs and avoid vacuum cleaners.

Photographs and text provide basic information about various kinds of spiders.

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.

Simple text and illustrations describe having trantulas as pets.

Presents information about spiders, including different species, reproduction, differences between males and females, and some ways to protect spiders from environmental damage.

An introduction to spiders.

The sleepy desert town of Prosperity, Arizona, is being menaced by giant arachnids that have mutated through exposure to toxic waste. The local sheriff and her teenage daughter work to prevent a complete takeover by the bloodthirsty spiders, getting valuable help from Prosperity's prodigal son, who's just returned to his embattled hometown.

"Learn all about the most amazing bugs and spiders in this colorful fact-filled book all about creatures that fly, crawl, and creep around us. Whether you find insects and spiders fascinating or frightening, you'll be amazed by the fun facts and close-up photography in this awesome book about all things bugs and spiders. Learn about what makes creatures like these so amazing: Weevils, Crane Flies, Bush Crickets, and Hummingbird Haw Moths. Find out...

Provides information about spiders and scorpions, focusing on the Mexican red-knee tarantula and the imperial scorpion, and using acetate windows to reveal, layer by layer, the inner secrets of the multi-legged creatures.