Black Widow Spiders |
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| Author:
| Marsico, Katie |
| Series title: | Nature's Children Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-531-21225-7 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2014 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic Library Publishing
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| Imprint: | Children's Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $30.00 |
Book Description:
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Did you know that a Black Widow Spider's venom is 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake? With their distinctive red markings and notorious, venom-filled fangs, black widow spiders have earned a reputation as a terrifying arachnid species. Readers will learn how these fearsome predators ensnare prey in sticky webs, how they reproduce, and what kind of relationship they share with humans. They will also find out how scientists classify black widows and why these...
More Description Did you know that a Black Widow Spider's venom is 15 times as potent as a rattlesnake?
With their distinctive red markings and notorious, venom-filled fangs, black widow spiders have earned a reputation as a terrifying arachnid species. Readers will learn how these fearsome predators ensnare prey in sticky webs, how they reproduce, and what kind of relationship they share with humans. They will also find out how scientists classify black widows and why these incredible spiders do not need to eat very often.