SPIDERS by Nic Bishop

Bishop, N. (2007). Spiders. New York, NY: Scholastic Inc.

Did you know there are more than 38,000 types of spiders living almost everywhere on the planet and that they have been around for over 350 million years?  In Spiders, Dr. Nic Bishop gives us an up close and personal view into their world.  Learn about what they eat, how they see, how they use their webs and more.  With stunning up close, detailed photographs and factual information presented for 17 different spiders, young and older students alike will be hooked.

Evaluation Criteria: Accuracy

Bishop, who has a doctorate degree in biological sciences, uses his knowledge gained through his studies and worldwide travels to introduce children to the amazing life and world of spiders.  The information, while factual, is written in a way that young readers will easily comprehend the processes of molting, silk production and egg-laying, with important information highlighted in larger, more colorful text.  Distinctive features of the spiders featured in this book, that would not be noticeable to the naked eye, are clearly visible in the amazing up-close photographs taken by Nic himself.  A glossary included at the end defines a few of the more technical terms.

Book Trailer and Interview with Nic Bishop