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Spiders are one of the most familiar animals in the natural world, yet their biology and lifestyles are poorly known to the general public. This text presents informative, concise, and sometimes surprising, facts on spiders. Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 250 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, the New York State Knickerbocker Award for Juvenile Literature, the Hope S. Dean Memorial Award from the Boston Public Library, the Washington Post-Children's Book Guild Award, the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award, and the Mom's Choice Award-Gold. He and his wife, Liz, live in upstate New York. An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of different kinds of spiders. Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution. Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution. Spiders are one of the most familiar animals in the natural world, yet their biology and lifestyles are poorly known to the general public. The large orb webs in vegetation are a good indicator of their presence, but such webs are constructed by only a certain percentage of spiders. Other kinds live in the ground, in leaf litter, under tree bark, and in freshwater streams. Spiders have been found to never be farther than twelve feet from humans Now updated, this classic book helps young readers learn about spiders with the latest information about the useful arachnids approved by the Smithsonian. Includes a glossary, index, Web sites, and more. Full color.