The Life Cycle Of A Spider

Spiders may seem like scary creatures, but they live amazing lives! Readers learn all about the life of a spider—from egg to adulthood—through this age-appropriate guide to life cycles. The simple, achievable main text is paired with fun fact boxes that enhance the learning experience. In addition, diagrams with helpful labels allow readers to visualize the concepts they’re reading about and compare the life cycle of a spider with a person’s life cycle. Vivid, full-color photographs of a variety of spiders are sure to capture the attention of readers who love all things creepy and crawly!

Photographs and text trace the life cycle of a spider, from egg, to spiderling, to molting, to adult.

Millions of baby spiders burst out of egg sacs each day. Kids can learn about their development from the unique life cycle of different species and how they care for their young to the differences between males and females and how children can help protect spiders from environmental damage.

A young child spots a jumping spider on her back porch. She keeps watch on the spider, recording its hunting, feeding, and mating activities in her diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes jumping spiders' behavior up close, including the development from eggs to babies through molting and becoming an adult spider. Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these incredible creatures. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking--and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world.

Depicts a house spider going about its daily life and through its entire life cycle.

Simple text and illustrations describes the growth, behavior, and predators of spiders, and explain each stage of their development.

Describes the life cycle and special characteristics of the black widow spider.

Discusses the life cycle of a jumping spider.