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Synopsis
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of hobo spiders, also known as aggressive house spiders.
Cara Mulcahy - Children's Literature
Children reading this book in the Garth Stevens "Imagination Library" series will be enthralled by the information about the hobo spider. Originally from Europe, hobo spiders probably traveled to North America by cargo ship. They were first identified in Seattle, Washington around 1930. From there they wandered throughout the North American continent. They are often mistaken for brown recluse spiders, but they are much more dangerous. Their bite, although not fatal to humans, is very painful and can take years to heal. Like other spiders in the "funnel-web" family, hobo spiders weave funnel shaped webs. These webs are usually found outdoors in cool, moist places, close to the ground. To learn more about how the hobo spider grows, how many years it can live, how it catches its prey, and how it eats its victims you will need to read this book. The pictures that accompany each page will amaze you. The photographs are often taken from unique angles and provide close up pictures that you might otherwise never have the opportunity to view. There is a glossary and an index, as well as a list of other resources for more information about spiders. A great resource for a language arts or content area classroom. This book is attractive for beginning readers due to its large print and the large, colorful photographs that compliment the text. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 7 up.
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Children's Literature
Children reading this book in the Garth Stevens "Imagination Library" series will be enthralled by the information about the hobo spider. Originally from Europe, hobo spiders probably traveled to North America by cargo ship. They were first identified in Seattle, Washington around 1930. From there they wandered throughout the North American continent. They are often mistaken for brown recluse spiders, but they are much more dangerous. Their bite, although not fatal to humans, is very painful and can take years to heal. Like other spiders in the "funnel-web" family, hobo spiders weave funnel shaped webs. These webs are usually found outdoors in cool, moist places, close to the ground. To learn more about how the hobo spider grows, how many years it can live, how it catches its prey, and how it eats its victims you will need to read this book. The pictures that accompany each page will amaze you. The photographs are often taken from unique angles and provide close up pictures that you might otherwise never have the opportunity to view. There is a glossary and an index, as well as a list of other resources for more information about spiders. A great resource for a language arts or content area classroom. This book is attractive for beginning readers due to its large print and the large, colorful photographs that compliment the text. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 7 up.—Cara Mulcahy