Spiders in Your Neighborhood: A Field Guide to Your Local Spider Friends, Revised and Expanded

Spiders! Scary? Maybe. Cool? Definitely. Author Pat Stadille used to be afraid of spiders, but now he loves them. This fun, friendly, all-ages field guide features new species and spider science, with detailed drawings and photos of the critters you'll find. It also includes guided science experiments and observation tips for budding naturalists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 26 August 2022
Publisher: Heyday Books

Spiders! They can be scary, but they are also fascinating creatures. Author Pat Stadille, who used to be terrified of spiders, has learned a lot about them and has grown to love them. These eight-legged daddies have many amazing skills, such as weaving silky webs and hunting their prey. They are generally shy and gentle, and once you learn more about them, you might feel the same way.

In this majorly expanded edition of Spiders in Your Neighborhood, you will discover more about different types of spiders, including jumpers, wolf spiders, tarantulas, the "bird turd spider," and, of course, the black widow. You will also learn about spider science and the latest discoveries.

The book features detailed drawings and photos of the spiders you will encounter, as well as sections on types of webs, how to discover spiders, spider anatomy, and common relatives. It also includes guided science experiments for budding naturalists and nature journalers will love Pat's observation tips and drawing lessons.

Grab a flashlight and your sleuthing kit, and join Pat "Spiderman" Stadille on a journey around your backyard that will leave you spinning with excitement. You will never look at spiders the same way again!

Dimension: 177 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781597145770