An introduction to the world of spiders, including where they live, what they eat, and the dangers they face. Did You Know that some spiders grow up to 12 inches across? Did You Know that spiders have their own armor? Did You Know that spiders inject poison with their fangs?

Includes index. "The words in "bold" are explained in the Glossary on page 31"

Spider -- Types of spiders -- Where do you find spiders? -- Finding a mate -- Beginning life -- Growing bigger -- Making silk -- Spinning webs -- Hunting spiders -- Poisons -- Spider senses -- Spider movement -- Spiders under threat -- Life cycle -- Glossary -- Index.