"From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider"--

Text and photographs introduce readers to different types of spiders and their behavior.

Describes the appearance and behavior of various spiders and insects and examines why they are frightening.

Provides an overview of spiders, covering such things as their physical characteristics, web-building, mating behavior, and defensive techniques.

Presents close-up photographs of insect faces and describes some of their unique facial features, including compound eyes and pincher jaws.

Readers are invited to join a researcher on a passionate hunt for Loxosceles taino, a dangerous recluse spider.

Have you ever peeked under a rock? A whole community of creatures lives there! One of the world's most fascinating habitats is right at your feet. No child will be able to resist looking under a rock after reading Fredericks's rhythmic, engaging story, and seeing DiRubbio's vivid close-up illustrations. Field Notes and Fantastic Facts will inspire endless exploration.

An expanded version of the familiar children's song describing what the little spider does after being washed out of the water-spout. Includes music to sing, a story to read, and games to play.