Franchino,
Vicky. Tarantulas. Scholastic/Childrens Press 48P $25.00 978-0-531-20908-0 elem Series:
Nature's Children (Scholastic/Childrens Press)
This book includes a lot of information
written at the elementary-school level, with wonderful full-color photographs
that enhance the text. The book begins by explaining that tarantulas are not
insects, but spiders, and explains the difference between the two in detail,
for students who are not already knowledgeable.
The physical characteristics of many varieties of tarantulas are
described, along with the explanation of why they are venomous ... namely, they
have to watch out for so many predators.
There are chapters describing the life cycle, habitats, and future of
tarantula species. In addition, there
are chapters that describe several spiders that are close relatives of
tarantulas: wolf spiders, scorpions, and spruce-fir moss spiders.
The organization of the book is good,
with new terms highlighted in red font and appearing in the glossary, small
fact boxes throughout the text, and easy-to-read, attractive font and page
layouts. The map of habitats is helpful,
as are the “Find out more” section and the index. -- Carol Kennedy
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