Author: Benjamin Julian Kaston
Publisher: WCB/McGraw-Hill
ISBN:
Category : Arachnida
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Author: Darrell Ubick
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998014609
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 425

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This beautifully illustrated and updated guide to the spider families and genera north of Mexico is an indispensable reference for both amateur naturalists and professional arachnologists. It provides keys to over 600 genera in 71 different families.

Author: David Wong
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0312546343
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 418

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Fan favorite Wong takes readers to a whole new level with this blistering sequel to the cult sensation "John Dies at the End," soon to be a movie starring Paul Giamatti.

Author: Lynne Kelly
Publisher: Jacana Books
ISBN: 9781741751796
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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Explores the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders, discusses their role in myth and legend, provides an illustrated guide to spider-watching, and offers tips on conquering arachnophobia.

Author: Ruth Berman
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9780822536048
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders and how they use their silk for weaving webs and other purposes.

Author: Richard J. Adams
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520957040
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 454

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With over 40,000 described species, spiders have adapted to nearly every terrestrial environment across the globe. Over half of the world’s spider families live within the three contiguous Pacific Coast states—not surprising considering the wide variety of habitats, from mountain meadows and desert dunes to redwood forests and massive urban centers. This beautifully illustrated, accessible guide covers all of the families and many of the genera found along the Pacific Coast, including introduced species and common garden spiders. The author provides readers with tools for identifying many of the region’s spiders to family, and when possible, genus and species. He discusses taxonomy, distribution, and natural history as well as what is known of the habits of the spiders, the characters of families, and references to taxonomic revisions of the pertinent genera. Full-color plates for each family bring to life the incredible diversity of this ancient arachnid order.

Author: W. Mike Howell
Publisher: Pearson Learning Solutions
ISBN: 9780536758538
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Spiders of the Eastern United States: A Photographic Guide fills the void for a photographic identification guide to commonly encountered eastern U.S. spiders. Although not a taxonomic key or scientific treatise, this welcome book contains a wealth of information not seen elsewhere. After a brief introduction to spider anatomy, silk and webs, spider ecology, and classification, the book covers descriptions of families and common species. For each family, there are representative species with identifying characteristics, ecology and behavior, size, and one or more photos are provided. 363 pages, color photos throughout.

Author: Stephen Dalton
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 177085522X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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"I have never warmed much to spiders . . . [they] are too creepy . . . Well, I'm wrong and this book has changed my mind. Spiders are tops. . . . One is tempted to think there is no such thing as a dull spider." -- British Wildlife "The hair-raising factor will attract even arachnophobic teens." -- Booklist Spiders provides information on habitat, hunting techniques, anatomy, general characteristics and location of spiders, the most successful of all terrestrial predators in the world. Stephen Dalton has chosen to focus on spiders' hunting methods and provides fascinating information on the astonishing array of techniques spiders use for catching their prey: trapping in webs, lassoing, jumping, stealing, chasing, ambushing, spitting, fishing, masquerading as other animals and even attracting prey by mimicking the prey's pheromones. The spiders are grouped by their method of hunting: Nocturnal hunters Trappers: orderly webs Daylight: visual hunters Trappers: disorderly webs Jumping spiders Tunnel-web builders Ambushers and lurkers Nonconformists. Dalton's spectacular photographs are extraordinary in their detail, and some of them document spider behavior never recorded previously. He also gives expert guidance on photographing spiders.

Author: Robert Whyte
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643107088
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465

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Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.

Author: Herbert W. Levi
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1466862459
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes: Their characteristics and habits Growth, courtship and enemies Where they are found Includes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders.