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The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army

By Penny Parker Klostermann, Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)
Hardcover
$18.99
By Penny Parker Klostermann, Anne Lambelet (Illustrator)
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An ALSC Notable Children's Book
NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book
2026 NSTA-CBC Best STEM Book Winner
CCBC Choices 2026
A Bank Street Best Book

Perfect for kids who are fascinated by insects and American history, here is the story of Nan Songer, a little-known hero of World War II, who collected and bred spiders in her home and found new ways to use their silk to help the United States win the war.

Venomous spiders, delicate silk, and science experiments filled Nan Songer’s days and nights—...

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