Author: Per Christiansen
Publisher: Gareth Stevens
ISBN: 9780836892192
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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Contains descriptions of thirteen species of poisonous spiders, detailing their physical appearances, behaviors, and habitats.
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763642223
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Follows the firsthand search of arachnologist Greta Binford for the elusive Loxosceles, the deadly recluse spider.
Author: Elizabeth Raum
Publisher: Poisonous Animals
ISBN: 9781607537847
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous black widow spider. Readers learn how these spiders use venom to kill prey and as a protection against predators. Also explains where they live and what to do when they are encountered.
Author: Richard S. Vetter
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 0801456150
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 197
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The brown recluse is a fascinating spider very well adapted to dwelling in houses and other buildings. Because of this very quality and the ghastly reputation associated with the medical consequences of its bite, it has become infamous throughout North America. Although recluse spiders can cause serious skin injuries and, in very rare cases, death, the danger posed by this spider is often exaggerated as a result of arachnophobia and the misdiagnosis of non-spider-related conditions as brown recluse bites. These misdiagnoses often occur in areas of North America where the spider does not exist, making legitimate bites improbable. One of the greatest factors that keeps the myths alive is misidentification of common (and harmless) spiders as brown recluses. With this book, Richard S. Vetter hopes to educate readers regarding the biology of the spider and medical aspects of its bites, to reduce the incidence of misdiagnoses, and to quell misplaced anxiety. In The Brown Recluse Spider, Vetter covers topics such as taxonomy, identification, misidentification, life history characteristics and biology, medical aspects of envenomations, medical conditions misdiagnosed as brown recluse bites, other spider species of medical consideration (several of which have been wrongly implicated as threats to human health), and the psychology behind the entrenched reasons why people believe so deeply in the presence of the spider in the face of strong, contradictory information. Vetter also makes recommendations for control of the spider for households in areas where the spiders are found and describes other species of recluse spiders in North America. Although The Brown Recluse Spider was written for a general audience, it is also a valuable source of information for arachnologists and medical personnel.
Author: Raymond W. Thorp
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Black widow spider
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Author: Shane McFee
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1435844955
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
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Riveting photography enhances the exciting, fact-filled text in this profile of poisonous spiders. Their life cycles, habitats, and killer instincts are explored.
Author: Bill McAuliffe
Publisher: Capstone Press
ISBN: 9781560656197
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, and lore of the infamous black widow spider. Includes photo diagram.
Author: Jason Cooper
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1606940945
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Explores The Fascinating World Of Black Widow Spiders.
Author: Kevin Blake
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 164280407X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Fiona Donagh was asleep in her bed in New South Wales, Australia, when she felt something crawling up her body. She shook her leg, which turned out to be a big mistake. A frightened Australian funnel web spider plunged its fangs into her body, injecting her with toxic venom. Fiona developed a bright red rash and soon felt very ill. Would she get help in time? Learn all about venomous spiders in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Author: Eric Ethan
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836837667
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Book Description
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of brown recluse spiders.
