Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Spiders

Bishop, N. (2007). Spiders. NY: Scholastic.

Spiders are predators that have been on the hunt for more than 350 million years. These spiders use their silk webs to capture prey, and even to move from one location to another. There are over 38,ooo types of spiders that live in areas all over the world.

Bishop is an expert in the field of spiders. The accuracy present indicates Bishop tool the time to study and observe these creatures interacting in their natural habitat. Bishop's level of knowledge of spiders is immense. Capturing the spiders molting, courting, and even laying eggs presents the reader with a closer look at the life of a spider. This information can be used n the classroom to introduce the topic of spiders during a science lesson. This book is a Sibert Honor Book and here is a link to the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj6OeYmxAZA

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