Spiders. An Illustrated Educational Encyclopedia for the Whole Family

Spiders inhabit six of the seven continents and live in a variety of environments – from deserts and forests to arctic tundra and cities. This illustrated encyclopedia will introduce you to popular species of spiders of all shapes and sizes. You will learn what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce. Despite the fact that many people are horrified by the appearance of spiders, there are those who are fascinated by arachnids and study them. This book is for those who are interested in: - discovering the diversity of spiders and arachnids; - learning how different species look, how they differ, and where they live; - understanding their role in the ecosystem, culture, and psychology; - comprehending what arachnophobia and arachnophilia are and how they arise; - figuring out the peculiarities of keeping spiders at home.