The Horn Book Guide

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Siy, Alexandra

Spidermania: Friends on the Web

48 pp. | Holiday | October, 2015 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2871-7 $17.95

(4) K-3 Photographs by Dennis Kunkel. A combination of close-up photography and electron microscopy creates unforgettable, colorful visuals in this informative, almost-affectionate explanation of spider classification, anatomy, behavior, and capabilities. Venom is noted, but the emphasis is on "Friends," from fishing spiders to spitting spiders. Helpful captions are often color-coded, but some body parts are hard to identify. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian