A big discovery -- World travelers -- Long legs! -- Spiders in hiding -- On the hunt -- Spider-mom -- Social spiders -- Huntsmans and humans -- Spiders in danger?
Summary:
If a spider has giant in its name, it s bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world s largest spider by leg span. What s more they don t build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow.
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