Tarantulas

by James Bow

Overview

In this thrilling book, readers learn about the hunting styles, habitats, and diets of tarantulas. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781637388204
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Series:	Predators
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

James Bow is the author of more than 75 educational books for kids. He lives with his wife, two kids, two cats, and one dog in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. He likes learning about tarantulas but would never want one as a pet.

Editorial Reviews

Simple but appealing profiles of hunting animals.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2024

Gr 3–5—An opening chapter describes a predator or its group on the hunt, finishing with a large photo showing the hunter and its captured prey. A couple of other chapters provide broader information about the featured animal, describing physical features, habitats, and life cycles in text that is clearly written and keeps to an introductory level. Most spreads include an inset box that includes either basic data, like the life span of wolves (Gray Wolves), or more specific fun facts, like the hyena's ability to bite through a bowling ball (Spotted Hyenas). The predator theme returns with one more chapter that fills in some details about the animal's hunting methods. Layouts are nicely varied: some photos fill most of a spread, while smaller captioned images show the animals alone, in groups, and sometimes interacting with their prey. VERDICT Simple but appealing profiles of hunting animals.

School Library Journal