Spiders Play Tricks! (Library Binding)

Spiders frighten many people, but they play an important role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems. This volume showcases spiders' remarkable ability to thrive amidst a world of challenges and opportunities. From the diving bell spider, which lives underwater in a bubble of air, to the golden wheel spider, which rolls like a tire down sand dunes to escape the fearsome spider wasp, readers learn about the amazing and unusual tricks spiders utilize to survive in a variety of environments. Intriguing fact boxes and informative graphic organizers give students a better understanding of these feared yet fascinating creatures.