Spiders - Softcover
Discusses how to collect spiders for observation and how to care for them before releasing them.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Barry Watts is an award-winning natural history photographer. He has produced photography for the Eyewitness series and Stopwatch. He lives in North Wales.
From School Library Journal:
ea. vol: 29p. photos. index. (Keeping Minibeasts Series). Watts. 1989. PLB $10.40. Grade 3-5-- Little practical information is offered in these slight, albeit attractively illustrated, introductions. Each title briefly describes physical and behavioral characteristics, natural habitats, and diet of its subject; outlines safe collection methods and handling techniques; and mentions some suitable cages or containers. Frogs also discusses the amphibians' reproductive cycle. Clear color photographs accompany the text on almost every page. An addendum of "Unusual facts" appears at the end of each title. The texts are clearly written and accurate; however, they omit important information and are poorly organized. Although live food, fish tanks, and various exotic species are mentioned in the text, no suggestions are offered as to where to obtain them. In Spiders , the chapter "Dangerous spiders" fails to name the few species that pose a danger to humans. In Frogs , "Collecting frogs" discusses the collection of eggs from ponds but fails to warn that frog eggs and toad eggs are often hard to tell apart. Descriptions of some major physical characteristics are included in the "Unusual facts" sections instead of the main text. The color photographs, while of good quality, lack captions and depict species not identified in the texts. Ricciuti's Shelf Pets: How to Take Care of Small Wild Animals (Harper, 1971; o.p.), written on a higher reading level, includes more detailed information on the same animals. It lists some alternatives to live food, suggests places to obtain equipment, and names dangerous spider species found in the U.S. --Karey Wehner, San Francisco Public Library
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOrchard/Watts Group
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0749649992
- ISBN 13 9780749649999
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages32
(No Available Copies)
Search Books: Create a WantIf you know the book but cannot find it on AbeBooks, we can automatically search for it on your behalf as new inventory is added. If it is added to AbeBooks by one of our member booksellers, we will notify you!
Create a Want