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Publisher: [Manchester] Printed for the Spenser society [by C.E. Simms]Publication date: 1894Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Wonderful and Detailed Photos
Great book for children to do research projects.I bought the book for Kalona Public Library.I previewed it at the library.I was amazed at the photos and the details.Easily could be used in high school too for a report. ... Read more

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders and how they use their silk for weaving webs and other purposes. ... Read more

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Great book for little ones with an interest in spiders!
My niece absolutely LOVES spiders, and I purchased this book for her 4th birthday.I wanted something that provided real photos of spiders but presented them in a story-like format appropriate for younger children.This book turned out to be the perfect choice:each page features a different type of spider and 2-3 lines of text describing habits of spiders and/or asking simple, interactive questions (e.g. "What kind of animal is a spider?").The only thing missing from this book was the actual NAMES of the spiders--my niece is old enough that she was curious about the different types of spiders and kept asking for their names.Otherwise, this is an excellent book for older pre-school aged children, and I rate it 4 1/2 stars.

Great stuff for 6 year old boys (and non-squeamish moms)
My 6 year old is just beginning to read & chose this from his school library because he's fascinated with all things bug-like.He enjoyed reading this (with help from me on the big words) and was pulled in by the vibrant photography and grossed out by some of the facts (the egg sacs in particular). I asked him the questions presented in the story but he was too worn out to answer them.Still, we both learned lots of interesting new things about spiders.Did you know that some spiders have 8 eyes?I've seen the picture to prove it! Another highlight was seeing a close-up of an intricate zig-zag spider web & another very messy web.Wow, it'll almost make me think twice before shooing the critters out of my house & destroying their webs.I'd recommend this for a 6 year old boy or girl interested in bugs. ... Read more

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Who hasn't sung this classic nursery rhyme to a child he or she loves? Now, join the itsy bitsy spider as his family cheers him on in this playful take on this beloved nursery rhyme. This little spider isn't one to give up; and the newly written, second verse finds him floating gently to the ground. Embedded in the sturdy board book construction is a music chip that plays the melody when the book is opened-just one more delightful aspect to this longtime favorite. ... Read more

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Nicholas loves itsy bitsy spiderl
My sisteen months old grandchild loves to follow the words and music as it pl
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Now it has quit playing the song and of the parents and grandparents agree that we should find him another copy.

It has attractive illustractions, and plays the tune that he recognized right away from us dinging to him. ... Read more

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Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders turn from eggs into adults, and why spiders spin their webs and how they do it. Find out about poisonous spiders and the harmless ones you may find anywhere in your home. ... Read more

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Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders turn from eggs into adults, and why spiders spin their webs and how they do it. Find out about poisonous spiders and the harmless ones you may find anywhere in your home. ... Read more

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Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders turn from eggs into adults, and why spiders spin their webs and how they do it. Find out about poisonous spiders and the harmless ones you may find anywhere in your home. ... Read more

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The King of Scotland.
This short book tells about an unconfirmed legend of history. Robert the Bruce has united the Scotts against the English but has been beaten six different times. The armies scatter and The Bruce takes shelter in a cave. Bone-weary and left with little hope, Robert the Bruce considers surrendering. However, a little spider catches his eye.The spider is attempting to weave its web, but is struggling. Six times the spider attempts to swing from one end of the cave to the other and fails. Robert the Bruce tells the spider to give up, but then the spider tries a seventh time and succeeds. This brings hope to the weary king that he, too will be successful. He leaves the cave and gathers the clans again. Sometime later, the Scotts meet the English on the field of Bannockburn and though they are severely outnumbered, the Scottish beat the English and Scotland is free.
This is a great little story and the illustrations that accompany it have an impressionist feel to them. Great book to read to children familiar with William Wallace and also is a good book introducing them to Scottish history. ... Read more

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Out of faith springs trust, out of darkness springs hope, out of love springs this story. This children's book, ilustrated in delightful watercolors, will touch your heart and enhance your faith. ... Read more

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A Beautiful Story for all ages.
The Spider Trampoline is a wonderful book for people of all ages.It has wonderful illustrations hand painted by the author. The setting for the book was based on a favorite vacation spot visited by Laurie and her husband Wally in the early 90's. I am looking forward to many more beautiful stories by Laurie to share with my friends and family.. I know this because she is my Sister-in Law. Linda & TJ Palazzolo ... Read more

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Ideal for new Floridians & visitors unnerved by 12 ft. spider webs
So, it's your first visit to Florida? You take your drink (with or without the tiny umbrella) out to the veranda and, while admiring the palm trees and tropical breezes you look up, and notice... hey, what is that?A spider web 15 feet across?! And, what's that huge leggy thing in the center?!Shades of Bilbo Baggins; it must be one of Shelob's off-spring! Or, if you're of that younger generation and into Harry Potter, it may be an agramantula!Welcome to the tropics, where the some spiders actually do catch and eat the birds. You've probably just met your first golden orb weaver (a.k.a. the banana spider, although they aren't "quite" that large).

This book's team of authors and editors have assembled a book full of large and gorgeous color photographs, detailed life histories, and helpful identification tips about some of Florida's most under-appreciated wildlife.If you are new to Florida, your first encounter with the three-inch long golden orb weaver hanging in a web that might be more than twelve-feet across can be quiet a shock.Or, how about when a huge black scorpion marched across the carpet between you and the TV, apparently looking for your cat.

Well, help is at hand. This inexpensive book is colorful and entertaining enough to hold almost anyone's interest, and the authors make a sincere effort to dispel the unwarranted fears that many people have about spiders and their relatives.

If you are a long-time Florida resident, but with a new interest in spiders, this book's superb photography simplifies identification of the truly dangerous, and tells you where to find them, how to get the less desireable species to look elsewhere for a homestead, and introduces you to the multitude of beneficial spider species.

The authors also throw in some news about 8-legged immigrants. Just as Florida is now home to pythons from Burma, starlings from Europe, and pepper trees from Brazil; Florida's busy ports have been bringing spiders from other continents to our state.We now have thriving populations of tarantulas from Mexico and South America. And, lucky us, the brown recluse has moved south with migrating retirees and is now established in Florida as well.

"Florida's Fabulous Spiders" contains answers to all the questions the average resident or visitor is likely to ask about spiders.The authors provide some relief for those with arachnophobic tendencies (the vast majority of Florida spiders are very reluctant to bite humans, and of those that might, fewer than a half-dozen especially secretive species have bites that are dangerous to most people.This (or almost any book from the Florida's Fabulous series) is an ideal housewarming gift for new neighbors, or to stimulate any naturalist's (kids or grown-ups) with an interest in spiders and their kin.True, it is written for those at "entry level" but very few of the more advanced books have photographs as stunning or as abundant as these.

It's Worth the Price
I should have known this little book was not a field guide when I saw the (low) price. Still, it's a nice coffee table book and does have pictures and a brief write-up on many Florida Spiders.It left me wanting to know more, maybe three times as much, about each species.
My guess is that the author intended the book for children, not aging naturalists such as myself.

Outstanding introduction to Florida spiders
One of the authors, Dr. G. B. Edwards is curator of Arachnids and Myriapods at the Florida Division of Plant Industry.He is a well-known expert on the Salticidae (jumping spiders).This book also includes many outstanding macro photos of spiders by Pete Carmichael.The text is carefully written and edited by people who really know spiders well (unlike many popular books!).This is an excellent introduction to the major groups of spiders for people of all ages. ... Read more

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With First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends, your child can explore the world with Spider-Man and his superhero friends. This book, which is aimed at toddlers, features look-and-find scenes and other learning activities.

In each colorful scene, children can search for everyday items like classroom supplies, toys, favorite foods, sports equipment, and more. Additional activities focus on the development of various cognitive skills, including letter recognition, counting, rhyming, and discovering concepts such as size, shape, and color.

These brain games for toddlers promise to both entertain and teach your child. First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends has the following scenes:
Spider-Man and his friends are in the classroom. Help them search for classroom supplies like crayons and notebooks.
As the superheroes practice their skills at their tree house, find some of their favorite playthings.
Spot the yummy snacks as Captain America, the Hulk, and their friends enjoy a sunny day at the park.
Storm creates a rain shower to cool her friends on a hot day. What are some other things that will help them cool off?
At the library, see if you can find the superheroes favorite books.
Cyclops and his friends care about their neighborhood. Can you help them clean up pieces of trash?
The Beast and his friends make a great team. Search the field for different types of sports equipment.

This durable book has a heavy, cushioned cover and sturdy, coated board pages that hold up to rough handling. First Look and Find: Marvel Spider-Man & Friends conforms to the safety requirements of ASTM F963-07. ... Read more

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Startle friends with images of eight formidable creepy-crawlers, including a black widow, golden silk spider, red-legged tarantula and 5 other leggy creatures.
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useful for an elementary ESL class
For an elementary ESL class, this is a good book for a lesson on numbers.For Asian students who have difficulty with plural nouns, the book is good practice.

The text is written in a simple pattern which ESL students can easily follow.It is written in verse with cute illustrations. ... Read more