Presents information about fishing spiders, describing their physical features, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.

Imagine a spider that can catch and eat a frog or a fish! These amazing spiders float on top of the water, anchored to the shore with a silk drag line, or wait on docks to catch their prey. They do not live in a web, but many of them are part of the family called nursery web spiders for the webs that they build for their young. Kids will love reading about these interesting spiders.

Explores The Fascinating World Of Black Widow Spiders.

What is that arachnid running across a pond and swimming underwater? It's a fishing spider! In this book, you will learn how fishing spiders are similar to and different from other arachnids. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about the fishing spider's body both inside and out. A hands-on activity shows how the fishing spider's hairy coat helps it walk on water. Learn more about this fascinating member of nature's Arachnid World.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of two kinds of fishing spiders, the North American Dolomedes triton and the European Argyroneta.

Debunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that both fascinate and terrify humans. An introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia. First published in 2015 as Spidermania, this title has been repackaged as a companion to Up Close with Bugs (Bug Shots).