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The Little Book of Spiders

Simon Pollard author Tugce Okay illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Princeton University Press

Published:2nd Apr '24

Should be back in stock very soon

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A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s spiders

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Spiders is an accessible and enjoyable mini-reference about the world’s spiders, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on spiders in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of spiders.

  • A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
  • Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
  • Makes a perfect gift
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"This work on spiders is captivating from page to page, filled with information, easy to read, and illustrated with superior artwork by Tugce Okay. . . . One learns effortlessly as one progresses through the book. A new appreciation will no doubt be gained by many as the fascinating lifestyles of spiders are revealed in all their glorious - and highly diverse - details."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
"A series of charming, richly illustrated mini reference books packed with surprising facts." * Pest Magazine *
"A fascinating overview."---Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady

ISBN: 9780691251820

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

160 pages