{"product_id":"up-close-with-spiders-isbn-9780823440443","title":"Up Close With Spiders","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eDebunking myths about spiders, this book takes an extremely close look at creatures that both fascinate and terrify humans.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn introduction explains what makes spiders unique. Then ten species are highlighted with incredible electron micrograph photographs and surprising facts. From diving bell spiders that live in bubbles underwater, to spitting spiders that shoot venomous wads of spit at their prey, to black widows and wolf spiders, this unusual book will intrigue readers and help dispel arachnophobia. First published in 2015 as\u003ci\u003e Spidermania\u003c\/i\u003e, this title has been repackaged as a companion to \u003ci\u003eUp Close with Bugs (Bug Shots)\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ci\u003ePraise for the hardcover edition, Spidermania: Friends on the Web\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Eureka! Nonfiction Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"An unusual approach to the creepiest of crawlies, likely to snare unwary passers-by in droves.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Arresting photos and illuminating text weave a neat web to capture readers.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Siy conveys scientific concepts and terminology very well, and her text is nicely complemented by Kunkel's detailed, vivid photographs and digitally enhanced electron micrographs . . . readers will come away with a fairly comprehensive understanding of spiders and spider diversity.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"Vibrant coloring makes it easy to identify the spiders' anatomical features . . . readers should be impressed by the arachnids' versatility and capability\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eALEXANDRA SIY's children's books have won many awards, including an\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eOrbis Pictus Honor\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e an\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eNSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book Award\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand an\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eAmerican Institute of Physics Science Writing Award.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDENNIS KUNKEL, PhD, is a scientist and microscopist. His award-winning microphotographs have appeared in dozens of publications, including \u003ci\u003eTime, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Scientific American,\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e National Geographic.\u003c\/i\u003e His work has appeared in many children's books.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46299705049317,"sku":"NP9780823440443","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823440443.jpg?v=1767743312","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/up-close-with-spiders-isbn-9780823440443","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}