Joanne Randolph
1) Tarantulas
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"The world's biggest, scariest spiders are explored in this unforgettable book. Detail-rich text and a nightmare facts spread clarify some of the myths and facts about these hairy arachnids. Readers will be able to visualize these elusive creatures through full-color photographs"--Provided by the publisher.
2) Crab spiders
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"Learn more about some of the most colorful spiders on earth. Readers will discover how crab spiders use camouflage as a weapon through captivating descriptions and terrifying photographs. Learn about their predators and prey, along with their diet and habitats. Take students beyond the realm of black widows and tarantulas into the less-often explored world of the crab spider"--Provided by the publisher.
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Examines aspects of Australia by way of interesting numbers and statistics about the continent, including how many kinds of animal life live in the Great Barrier Reef, how many square miles of the continent is farmland, and how many languages are spoken by the aboriginal peoples.
8) Guinea pigs
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This book introduces guinea pigs as classroom pets, describing the kind of home they need, what they look like, and what they do.
11) Jumping spiders
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"A fact spread and creepy images bring jumping spiders to life. Readers will learn about the habitats and unique characteristics of several jumping spider species. Written for second-graders, this book about these nightmare creatures will keep kids up past their bedtime"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Discover the spiky, hairy, and big-eyed members of the orb-weaver family. Shudder at the mortifying size of their webs. Accessible text and photographs of diverse species will help a student cultivate a student's natural interest in the animal kingdom"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Menacing and poisonous black widow spiders are profiled in fact-filled detail. Readers will learn about the lives of these spiders, including their eating and living habits. Large, close-up photographs are too much for even the most reluctant readers to resist"--Provided by the publisher.