Spiders (Nic Bishop: Scholastic Reader, Level 2) - (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>There are more than 38,000 types of spiders. Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert-Honor author, photographer, and biologist Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. Full color.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Nic Bishop's Sibert Honor book, adapted for the youngest readers.<p></p>Spiders are meat eaters, like lions and tigers. But they are much more scary! Tarantulas lurk on the rain forest floor. Lynx spiders hunt among the leaves. Their spider senses know when prey is near. Now even the youngest readers can join Sibert Medal-winning photographer and biologist Nic Bishop as he takes a closer look at the world's most amazing animals. In this book, Nic introduces fun facts about spiders and their bodies, habits, and life cycle. The simple, easy-to-read text is perfect for beginners, and the eye-catching photographs will delight naturalists of all ages. This reader includes a brief author's note, glossary, and accessible visual index.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Praise for NIC BISHOP SPIDERSA Sibert Honor BookAn ALA Notable Children's Book A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Book of the Year"This title is an attention-grabber...[that] might have kids poking into basements and peering into leaf litter to observe these fascinating arachnids caught in mid-skitter by Bishop's sensitive lens." --SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review"Striking close-up and highly magnified photos of a wide variety of spiders are the heart of this fascinating and versatile introduction to the order....This splendid title should leap off the shelves." --KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including <i>Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders</i>; and most recently, <i>Nic Bishop Snakes</i>. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com. <br/> Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including <i>Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders</i>; and most recently, <i>Nic Bishop Snakes</i>. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.
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