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Spinning Spiders (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) Paperback – May 6, 2003
Melvin Berger (Author) Find all the books, read about the author, and more. See search results for this author |
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Read and find out about spiders in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
In this book, featuring remarkably realistic artwork by S.D. Schindler, you will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture. You will even learn how to make a web of your own!
"A lively and interesting look at a popular subject," according to a starred review from School Library Journal.
This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
- hands-on and visual
- acclaimed and trusted
- great for classrooms
Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:
- Entertain and educate at the same time
- Have appealing, child-centered topics
- Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
- Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
- Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
- Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
- Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
- Meet national science education standards
- Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
- Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests
Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
- Reading age4 - 8 years
- Print length40 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelKindergarten - 4
- Lexile measure680L
- Dimensions10.02 x 0.14 x 8.02 inches
- PublisherHarperCollins
- Publication dateMay 6, 2003
- ISBN-100064452077
- ISBN-13978-0064452076
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"In a clear, easy-to-read style, Berger discusses how arachnids differ from insects, how they catch and eat their prey, and how webs protect them from their enemies. Five different types of spiders are included, along with information about how they create and utilize their unique webs. Detailed, full-color illustrations, often on spreads, highlight the well-organized text. Close-up scenes of these creatures at work capture the delicacy and beauty of their amazing creations.Directions for mounting and preserving a web without harming a spider are appended. A lively and interesting look at a popular subject." — School Library Journal (starred review)
From the Back Cover
Find out all about the many kinds of webs spiders spin in this level 2 Let′s Read and Find Out.
How do spiders spin such large webs? Spiders produce a unique silk that can stretch from wall to wall, or between the legs of a chair. In this book, featuring remarkably realistic artwork by S.D. Schindler, you will learn about the silk spiders produce, the webs they spin, and the prey they capture. You will even learn how to make a web of your own!
Ages 5-9
About the Author
Melvin Berger is the author of many classic LRFOs, including Germs Make Me Sick!, Oil Spills! and Why I Cough, Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn, as well as other nonfiction on the Harper backlist. He lives in East Hampton, NY.
S. D. Schindler is the popular illustrator of many bestselling picture books, including How Santa Got His Job, Big Pumpkin, the Math Start title Betcha!, and the 2005 Newbery Honor Book Whittington. S. D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Product details
- Publisher : HarperCollins; 1st edition (May 6, 2003)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 40 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0064452077
- ISBN-13 : 978-0064452076
- Reading age : 4 - 8 years
- Lexile measure : 680L
- Grade level : Kindergarten - 4
- Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 10.02 x 0.14 x 8.02 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #222,800 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- Customer Reviews:
About the author

Prize-winning author, Melvin Berger, believes that science should always be fun. In his books - he has written over 200! - and in his talks to young people, he stresses the excitement of science and the thrill of scientific discovery.
He also believes in a hands-on approach to science for young people. Many of his books are full of interesting, informative, and easy-to-do activities and experiments.
His great enthusiasm for science spills over into Mr. Berger's hobby of collecting old scientific instruments. In his collection is everything from 18th century microscopes to an ancient chinese opium balance.
Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Berger has earned degrees from the University of Rochester, Columbia University, and London (England) University. In 1983, he was elected to the New York Academy of Sciences. Over the years he has won awards from the Children's book Council, National Science Teachers Association, Child Study Association, Library of Congress, and New York Public Library. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York, with his wife, Gilda, who is also an author.
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I really did not know spiders, and I've seen them all my life. They are very complex and intricate, and now I look at them with new eyes. Eyes of wonder and awe.
The author points out that while people fear spiders, spiders rarely injure people. In the United States, only two kinds of spiders can bite a human being, but they are both very shy and usually run if a human draws close.
This book is really a gem. A wonderful way to introduce any child, or an adult-child, to the wonders of spinning spiders.
I have 2 books form this series and decided to buy a used lot of a couple dozen instead of 1 at a time. I am really excited to read more from "Lets read and find out". I love teaching him about the things in which he shows interest.
We often find different spiders where we live, and this book helps to identify them.
There are many fun facts about spiders.
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Very suitable .
Excellent script and illustrations.

