The Black Widow Spider

Don't say you weren't warned. Black widows have red markings that let you know they are dangerous. Bother a black widow and experience the effects of its potent poison. Get caught up in reading about the deadly black widow spider.

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.

Briefly describes the physical characteristics, behavior and habitat of the poisonous black widow spider.

With their notorious red spot and black body, black widow spiders have venom stronger than a rattlesnakeÕs. Ever wonder why ÒwidowÓ is in their name? After mating, females liquefy and eat males! Find out more about black widows in this book for brave, young readers.

Black widow spiders may be tiny, but they are powerful. This title introduces readers to black widow spiders and why and how it uses its powerful venom. This title is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

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

A discussion of the black widow spider, the most dangerous kind of spider in the United States.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the shy but poisonous (female only) black widow spider.