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Despite their ferocious reputation, tarantulas are fascinating animals to observe, and can be kept in a home terrarium. This volume advises on their maintenance and care. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art. ... Read more

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Good starter book
This is a good starter book for tarantula hobbyists with lots of great pictures to help identify various spider breeds.A good addition to any spider library.

Good Book
This book has been extremly helpful. Recommend to all who have or plan on having Tarantulas.

Greatintroduction book for the hobby
If you are interested in owning a tarantula or are new to the hobby I highly reccomend this book.It is well writen to the point and covers a lot of BASIC care information without getting to scientific or to historical.Great pictures and it has a pretty good section on different tarantulas in the hobby (talks about the temprement, housing, etc,) which will help you to choose what tarantula is right for you. This is a must for any tarantula hobbyist.Well worth your money.

A Great Book
Whether new to having a pet tarantula, or a little further along in the hobby, this is a great book to have on hand. All the basic questions/concerns about keeping a tarantula are well-covered in this book. There are also many beautiful color photos of tarantulas that will make you want to keep expanding your collection! There is far less information on keeping other spiders and scorpions, but it is still very helpful if you are starting out. ... Read more

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YOUNG READERS WILL LOVE this first glimpse into the creepy, crawly, complex world of spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks in this latest title in the About... series. Author Cathryn Sill explains in easy-to-understand language what arachnids are, how they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce. Wildlife painter John Sills' detailed realistic illustrations reflect the diversity of the arachnid population--from the poisonous Brown Recluse Spider to the innocuous Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion--and present each in its natural habitat. An appendix, which provides further detail on the arachnids portrayed, will inspire young readers to learn more about these fascinating, often misunderstood creatures. ... Read more

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Great introduction to arachnids!
Great book, as is the whole series.Good way to introduce young children to spiders without fear/negative mythology.Well done.

Wise and wonderful
Young children will learn and retain more about arachnids from these spare pages, than from any other introductory picture book on the subject that I' ve seen. Using the same simple language and up-close "in the wild" illustrations of earlier books in the "About" series on birds, mammals, reptiles and so on, "About Arachnids" answer all the basic questions inquisitive pre-schoolers might pose when first engaged by the subject of arachnids, i.e., spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks. Its simplicity is beautiful. Rather than give a lecture on the scientific classification or various species, the first page boils it down to just four words -- "Arachnids have eight legs..." accompanied by a beautifully rendered close-up illustration of two Brown Daddy Longlegs. The thought continues on the next spread, depicting a color-camoflaged Desert Tarantula: "...and two main body parts." Other fascinating species are selected for inclusion, from the crablike Spiny Orb Weaver to the daring Jumping Spider. Children will naturally want to know more about these mini-beasts, so the creators have included a four-page afterword that pairs a paragraph of data with a repeated black-and-white sketch of the arachnid. Best, the author avoids unnecessary drama - and, in fact, judgement of any kind - when it comes to such much-maligned crawlers as the black widow, tarantula and deer tick. Rather, the conclusion calmly, rationally states "Some arachnids may cause harm [Brown recluse]...but most are helpful and should be protected." Wise and wonderful. ... Read more

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Social insects and arachnids exhibit forms of complex behavior that involve cooperation in building a nest, defending against attackers or rearing offspring. This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to sociality and its evolution in a wide range of taxa.In it, leading researchers review the extent of sociality in different insect and arachnid groups, analyze the genetic, ecological and demographic causes of sociality from a comparative perspective, and suggest ways in which the field can be better understood. The book contains fascinating accounts of the social lives of many different insects and arachnids, as well as tests of current theories of the evolution of social behavior.The Evolution of Social Behaviour in Insects and Arachnids provides essential reading and insight for students and researchers interested in social behavior, behavioral ecology, entomology, and arachnology. ... Read more

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With around 11 distinctive lineages and over 38,000 species of spiders alone, arachnids are an amazingly diverse group of invertebrates--and with names like the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, the Tailless Whip Spider, and the Harvestman, they can be both spectacular and captivating. Most books about arachnids focus on spiders, neglecting scorpions, ticks, mites, wind spiders, and other fascinating yet poorly understood groups. This adventurous volume summarizes all existing knowledge about each major type of arachnid, revealing their secrets through detailed species accounts,brilliant photographs, and a compelling cast of eight-legged characters. It examines the anatomy, habitat, behavior and distribution of each lineage, from the garden spider to the death stalker scorpion and even a species of mite that lives inside a monkey's lungs. Drawing on the vast resources at London's Natural History Museum, Arachnids spins a sensational tale, debunking common myths and delving deep into the lives of these bizarre and beautiful creatures. ... Read more

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A truly magnificent book...
As a college student deeply interested in entomology, I ordered this book to get a light but thorough introduction to the arachnids. It gives a section to each order, beautiful pictures and lots of info. What is great is that, as the description says, it gives equal and thorough treatment to all the orders. Exactly what I wanted!

Awesome Creepiness!
I love spiders and I saw this book advertised in a photography magazine, so I had to pick it up. All I can say is...Wow! The photography is awesome! And, the text is very informative. While one can never have too many spider pics, I was also fascinated by all the other arachnid species out there. And, I even discovered information on book scorpions, tiny scorpion-like arachnids that I'd often found living in books on my shelves that I never knew what they were.

This is a book I turn to again and again for an overview of the arachnid world. While it would not be recommended for use as an identification guide, it is a wonderful book about arachnids. And, it would make the perfect gift for that spider/scorpion/mite/etc lover in your life!

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Book was new and in great condition - delivered promptly - no problems at all with this transaction - very satisfied. ... Read more

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In the caves of Avantia lurks Arachnid the Spider King. Massive and terrifying, Arachnid preys on the local townspeople and guards a piece of the magical golden armor. Can Tom defeat the Beast and save the kingdom from destruction?

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my son loves this series
these books are short enough for my son to get through quickly
he loves the plots

Great book series for kids
My son does not like reading very much but these really keep him interested. The only problem is they keep making more so I have to buy all of them The good thing is they are long enough to get your money's worth and if the whole series was one book like the Harry Potter series it would be intemidating to slower readers. They would be perfect for a boy age 8-11. ... Read more

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Up to now, Mankind has thought it had the measure of the Arachnid threat. Now the bugs unleash their full strength!The Arachnid Army Book is an essential update of the Starship Troopers miniatures game, giving bug players all the tools they need to defeat a weak Citizens' Federation and sweep the Mobile Infantry before them.This book contains an updated timeline showing just what the Arachnids have been up to, along with new rules and an advanced army list covering all the new bug sub-species (such as the Tiger Warrior, King Tanker and Mantis Assassin Bug), as well as colony level forces for truly massive games! There are new psychic powers for your brain bugs to use, the dreaded Queen Bug, new tunnel assets and much more! ... Read more

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Arachnid Army Book
I bought this book as a reference to write a letter to Markosia Comics about their Starship Troopers comic book. (They claim to use Starship Troopers Miniatures for resolving their combat sequences.) In that limited capacity, it was fine.

I was not all that impressed with the game itself. The book was entertaining in its own right. For someone who LIKES this particular minitures game, I think that they will be very pleased to own this book. ... Read more

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The rise of biological control techniques and integrated pest management (IPM), and their successful application in agricultural systems, has attracted many entomologists to attempt the crossover of these methods into household and industrial environments. Covering all the major groups of insects and other arthropods considered urban pests, this reference provides the reader with an up-to-date and comprehensive review of basic biology, behavior, distribution and, most importantly, control methodology. ... Read more

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Natural History Museum, London, U.K. Thorough introduction to insects and arthropods that affect human health. For tropical medicine specialists, epidemiologists, or infectious disease specialists. Includes recognition, classification, medical significance, control and more. ... Read more

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What spider is the most poisonous in the world?Find out in this unprecedented exploration of the incredible creatures in the world around us.Each title focuses on weird and wonderful examples of creatures that are not the norm after an introduction describing the animal's normal characteristics.A conservation angle is also included to demonstrate how animals are in danger from humans and our activities and to stress what needs to be done to protect them and their environments. ... Read more

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Great photos
I bought this for a 6-yr-old nephew who loved all the magnified photos.Not for the squeamish.Unfortunately not available directly from Amazon.Has to be ordered from an Amazon seller which means it's not eligible for free shipping.I thought it was worth it for the excellent photography. ... Read more

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This authoritative catalogue will greatly assist readers in finding the correct taxonomic name for any given family, genus or species within each of the six arachnid orders treated. It contains a valuable summary of bibliographic information, enabling readers to access the worldwide literature for these smaller orders.

The catalogue presents full bibliographic data on each of the taxa named thus far, treating over 1600 species. It contains the most current classification system for each group, some of which have not been catalogued on a world scale for over 70 years. A summary of taxonomic changes is included.

This quality reference will be of immense value to arachnologists, systematists, taxonomists, ecologists and biodiversity professionals, especially those interested in tropical rainforest communities. ... Read more

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Explore evolution by comparing the anatomy of different species as presented in the many books in this collection. In this book, full color photos create a visual dictionary of the key external anatomy of a spider (arachnid) including its legs, abdomen, cephalothorax, eyes, jaws, pedipalps, and spinnerets. The left page of each 2-page spread has a photo showing the anatomical part (e.g., the spinnerets) in full color while the rest of the spider is shown in muted shades of gray. The right page presents a clear definition of that part with the defined term (e.g., spinnerets) printed in red. This book is designed to meet the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The title is in lower case so as not to discourage young readers. When you open the book, you arrive directly at the content; the copyright and ISBN information appear only on the outside back cover so it does not distract or discourage emerging readers. The outer corners are rounded to avoid tactile distractions. It is also sized for children's hands and the spiral binding is specifically used so that the books lay flat when open, allowing children to work with them freely. The external parts books inform and inspire children on a path of scientific discovery. Designed by an AMI Montessori Teacher with the support of a Zoologist and a team of teachers/teacher trainers, it is a standard material in Montessori classrooms. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishings Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the worlds literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more