About this item
A fun, friendly, all-ages field guide to common Western spiders Spiders! Scary? Maybe. Cool? Definitely. Author Pat Stadille used to be terribly afraid of these eight-legged daddies, until he started learning more about them. Now spiders are his best friends! Once you hear about their silky skills, hunting habits, and generally shy and gentle nature, you might feel the same way. Learn about jumpers, wolf spiders, tarantulas, the "bird turd spider," and, of course, the black widow! This majorly expanded edition is bursting with new species and new spider science. Spiders in Your Neighborhood features detailed drawings and photos of the critters you'll find, and sections on types of webs, how and where to discover spiders, spider anatomy, and common relatives.
About the Author
Patrick Stadille, science teacher and San Francisco Giants fan, is a yard saler and ukulele player when not out looking for spiders, insects, and other interesting creatures. He holds a degree in zoology from the University of California, Berkeley.
