Spiders Nonfiction

Jumping spiders aren’t like other spiders. They don’t need spider webs to trap prey. They just jump on them!

Tarantulas use strong jaws to catch their prey, but these big spiders aren't as dangerous as some people think! Some can even be pets! Get caught up in all the details about these hairy, silk-spinning creatures.

If a spider could speak, its sentences would be silk and vibration—and you would need new ears. I wait on threads. Wind, footfall, a breath across a leaf: each tremor names something. My eight eyes reduce the world to shadow and motion; my leg hairs and slit sensilla translate gravity and breath into decisions. I do not weave webs for beauty. I build instruments that listen, records that remember, traps that teach me what to trust. This book speaks from that listening. Short, sharp chapters move from waiting to sensing to thinking: how silk becomes an external mind, how plucked threads ...

“My boys have confiscated my Kindle! They absolutely love this educational Children’s eBook. The vivid images of these insects are, at times, creepy but always entertaining for boys!” ~ James Harland “Insects is my kid’s new favorite book. It’s rare to able to entertain and educate at the same time. They really have learned a lot through Mark’s books. Thanks!” ~ Susan Feldman “Creepy! But, more importantly, educational! Thanks Mark. My kids love this book!” ~ Cindy Coolidge About Insects! By Mark Farley Mark dives into the world of Insects. His commitment to nature and ...

Hi, there! I'm a monarch butterfly. You’ve probably seen me fluttering around, but have you ever stopped to think about where I came from? Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a tiny little caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly.

Reluctant listeners will love their front-row seats to action with this series! This volume includes American Alligator vs. Wild Boar and Dung Beetle vs. Tarantula Hawk.

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of mosquitoes.

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of earthworms.

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of dragonflies.

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of crickets.

What’s that jumping by? Meet the grasshopper! Young listeners will get the fast facts on these long-legged insects as they learn about grasshopper body parts, habitats, and life cycles. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts!

¡Hola! Soy una mariposa monarca. Seguramente me has visto revoloteando por ahí, pero ¿te has puesto a pensar de dónde vengo? Aprende más sobre el ciclo de mi vida desde oruguita chiquita hasta bella mariposa.

A tiny honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell. Driven to protect and take care of her hive, she cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet! Apis builds wax comb to store honey and transfers pollen from other bees into the storage. She defends the hive from invaders. And finally, she begins her new life as an adventurer. The confining walls of the hive fall away as Apis takes to the air, finally free, into a clear blue sky full of promise.

Whether there's a kid in your life with a budding interest in the smaller-scale world of life around them or a strong interest in bugs of all shapes and sizes, this audiobook is sure to entertain and educate with the most important and exciting bug facts that there are to know! So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive in!

What’s the most dangerous bug? Why do bees make honey? Can bugs talk? You’ve got questions about bugs, and Kids’ Questions has answers!

As part of the unique science Know-It-Alls! series that features interesting science facts, this audiobook puts the spotlight on bugs! Did you know that insects have a special body? All insects have a hard shell on the outside called an exoskeleton. Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts make this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age four and up!

What do insects eat? Do insects have bones? Buzz through the chapters of this book to learn all about insects.

Long-limbed spider monkeys are noisy members of the monkey family. From food to homes to behaviors, learn the facts on these tree-swinging primates.

Learn about the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of spiders.

A book of jokes about bugs, including "What is a mosquito's favorite sport? Skin-diving."