They have red marks on their bellies. They spin messy webs. And they got their name from their unusual mating habits. Look inside to discover what's going on in the world of black widow spiders.

This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.

Describes physical characteristics, the habitat, babies, trapping of food, and defense methods of this member of the cobweb weavers.

Sting! Watch out for this venomous spider. Don’t let its small size fool you—this spider is one of the most dangerous in North America. In this book readers will learn about several varieties of black widow spiders, as well as how they got their unique name. Stunning photographs show the black widow’s special features, such as its distinctive red markings.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of black widow spiders. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, habitat, life cycle, range, diet, and prey. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about black widow spiders! This title will get you as close as you'll ever want to be to this spider through beautiful full-bleed photographs. Beginning readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text, bolded glossary terms, and the More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and lore of the infamous black widow spider. Includes photo diagram.