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Synopsis
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of yellow sac spiders, the most common house spiders in parts of New England and Canada.
Cara Mulcahy - Children's Literature
Small but aggressive the yellow sac spider gets its name from the web it weaves. The yellow sac spider's web, which is often found high near ceilings or outdoors under rocks and leaves, resembles a narrow tube. It is open at both ends so the spider can escape easily. Ethan provides readers with many such fascinating details about this poisonous spider. For example, we learn that unlike other spiders the yellow sac leaves the web to hunt. Because of claws on their front two legs they are excellent climbers, which helps them catch prey. They inject venom into their prey, which kills it and turns its body tissues to liquid. This volume in the Garth Stevens "Imagination Library" series includes a glossary and an index as well as a list of other resources such as books and web sites for more information about spiders. A great resource in a language arts or content area classroom, this book with its large print and large colorful photographs which compliment the text is attractive for beginning readers. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 7 up.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Small but aggressive the yellow sac spider gets its name from the web it weaves. The yellow sac spider's web, which is often found high near ceilings or outdoors under rocks and leaves, resembles a narrow tube. It is open at both ends so the spider can escape easily. Ethan provides readers with many such fascinating details about this poisonous spider. For example, we learn that unlike other spiders the yellow sac leaves the web to hunt. Because of claws on their front two legs they are excellent climbers, which helps them catch prey. They inject venom into their prey, which kills it and turns its body tissues to liquid. This volume in the Garth Stevens "Imagination Library" series includes a glossary and an index as well as a list of other resources such as books and web sites for more information about spiders. A great resource in a language arts or content area classroom, this book with its large print and large colorful photographs which compliment the text is attractive for beginning readers. 2004, Gareth Stevens Publishing, Ages 7 up.—Cara Mulcahy