trap-door spiders

It s a good thing this spider s prey can t read, because this spider s name gives away its secret. Trap-door spiders build burrows that double as slick traps they use to catch a tasty meal. These cunning eight-legged terrors hide at the bottom of the burrow and wait for dinner to show up at its door. Through incredible photographs showing the building and use of these nests, readers explore the world of trap-door spiders and see how they differ from other relatives in the arachnid family.

"Explores the life of a trapdoor spider with a special focus on their burrows and the behaviors that keep these spiders close to or under the ground. Readers also learn about the spider's role in its ecosystem, its life cycle, and physical and behavioral features."--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs look at trap-door spiders.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the large, hairy spiders that build hinged trapdoors at the entrance to their burrows.

Describes the physical attributes of trap-door spiders and the characteristics of their underground homes.

This book introduces trap-door spiders, explaining their physical characteristics, their tunnels, and their reproduction.

This is a brief introduction to trapdoor spiders, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, food, and life cycle.

Photographs and simple text describe the lifecycle, physical characteristics, and behaviors of trap-door spiders.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense mechanisms of this large, burrowing spider.

A photographic introduction to trapdoor spiders, discussing their physical characteristics, where they live, their senses, defenses, food, babies, and behaviors, and including fast facts and a glossary.