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Spiders of North America / by Rose, Sarah(Arachnologist),author.;

Includes bibliographical references (page 602) and index.Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- The wonderful world of spidering -- The sensing web weaver guild -- The sheet web weaver guild -- The orb web weaver guild -- The orb web weaver guild -- The space web weaver guild -- The ambush hunter guild -- The ground active hunter guild -- The other active hunter guild -- The spider hunter guild -- Glossary -- References -- Index."Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders;what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text."--

Subjects: Field guides.; Spiders; Spiders;

Available copies: 22 / Total copies: 27

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Spiders of the world : a natural history / by Platnick, Norman I.,author,editor.(CARDINAL)322976; Hormiga, Gustavo,author.(CARDINAL)298101; Jäger, Peter,(Arachnologist),author.; Jocqué, R.; Ramírez, Martín J.; Raven, Robert J.;

Spiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities. Spiders of the World is a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing arachnids, written by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. This stunningly illustrated natural history features a wealth of spectacular color photos and covers a breathtaking array of spider species from around the globe, describing their behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations. An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders, and is followed by in-depth profiles spanning more than 100 spider families and presented taxonomically. Each profile is organized phylogenetically and includes beautiful photography to illustrate various species within the family. There are also distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries highlighting diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone who wants to learn more about these marvelous creatures.

Subjects: Spiders.;

Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6

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The tarantula scientist / by Montgomery, Sy.(CARDINAL)203377; Bishop, Nic,1955-illustrator.(CARDINAL)206354;

Includes bibliographical references (page 79) and index.Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath birdeating tarantula. Yellow blood, silk of steel, skeletons on the outside! These amazing attributes don"t belong to comic book characters or alien life forms, but to Earth"s biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas. Here you are invited to follow Sam Marshall, spider scientist extraordinaire (he"s never been bitten), as he explores the dense rainforest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. You'll also visit the largest comparative spider laboratory in America--where close to five hundred live tarantulas sit in towers of stacked shoeboxes and plastic containers, waiting for their turn to dazzle and astound the scientists who study them.890LAccelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Biographies.; Marshall, Samuel D.; Marshall, Samuel D.; Arachnologists.; Arachnologists; Arachnologists; Scientists.; Scientists; Scientists; Spiders.; Spiders; Tarantulas.; Tarantulas; Tarantulas;

Available copies: 34 / Total copies: 46

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Nature. [videorecording] / by Pritchett, Harry.; Sanders, Jay O.,1953-(CARDINAL)340322; Nicholas, Martin.; Li, Tianshang.(CARDINAL)555828; Van Horn, George.(CARDINAL)757697; Markland, Frank.; Carter, Tania.; Leith, Brian.(CARDINAL)732363; Barrington, Rupert.; Marven, Nigel.(CARDINAL)538292; Harvey, Rob,1964-(CARDINAL)640135; Jacobson, Patty.; Clarke, Jill.; Kaufman, Fred.; Davies, Rob.; Zenk, Paul.; Ludgate, Malcolm.; Clarke, Rod.; Cooper, Sophie.; Slater, Will.; Granada Wild (Firm); Image Impact (Firm); Questar, Inc.(CARDINAL)326998; WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)(CARDINAL)150050;

Photographers, Paul Zenk, Malcolm Ludgate, Rod Clarke ; editor, Rob Davies ; script editor, Sophie Cooper ; composer, Will Slater.Narrators, Harry Pritchett, Jay O. Sanders ; featured experts Martin Nicholas, Stan Lee, George Van Horn, Frank Markland, Tania Carter.The first program follows arachnologist Martin Nicholas to southern Mexico, Arizona, and French Guiana in search of rare and exotic spiders. The second program investigates the healing properties found in the venom of snakes and other creatures.DVD.

Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Spiders.; Nicholas, Martin.; Arachnologists; Poisonous snakes; Venom; Venom;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3

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The spider lady [audio-enabled device] : Nan Songer and her arachnid WWII army / by Klostermann, Penny Parker,author.(CARDINAL)345712; McNamara, Nan,narrator.; Lambelet, Anne,illustrator.(CARDINAL)804194; Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;

Narrated by Nan McNamara.Venomous spiders, delicate silk, and science experiments filled Nan Songer's days and nightsher home in California overflowed with many-legged critters. With inspiration from a friend, Nan began to study how spider silk could be harvested. The finely woven material spiders used to create webs was much stronger than it looked, and Nan was eager to unlock its potential and hopefully help her country at the same time. At the height of WWII, she studied different spiders before landing on the poisonous black widow as the perfect spider to experiment with. Their strong silk could be used for crosshairs on rifles, which Nan used to fill massive orders for the US military. Despite the danger posed by black widows, Nan wasn't deterred--she wanted to play her part. Using a device she built for extracting silk, Nan humanely used it on the deadly spiders to get both extra fine and super heavy silk.Grades 2 - 5.

Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Children's sound recordings.; Songer, Nan, 1892-1956; Arachnologists; Spiders; Animals; World War, 1939-1945;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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The spider lady : Nan Songer and her arachnid WW II army / by Klostermann, Penny Parker,author.(CARDINAL)345712; Lambelet, Anne,illustrator.(CARDINAL)804194;

Includes bibliographical references."The story of Nan Songer, a little-known hero of World War II, who collected and bred spiders in her home and found new ways to use their silk to help the United States win the war." -- Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Songer, Nan, 1892-1956; Arachnologist; Spiders; Animals; World War, 1939-1945;

Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 15

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Spiders / by Heinrichs, Ann.(CARDINAL)344689;

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Accelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Spiders;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Rebel girls celebrate pride : 25 tales of self-love and community / by Stratton, Alexis,author.(CARDINAL)873513; Favilli, Elena,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)631715; Mallory, Shadae,author.; Ware, Jestine,author.;

Foreword -- Alana Smith, skateboarder -- Alok Vaid-Menon, writer and performance artist -- Belle Brockhoff, snowboarder -- Billie Jean King, tennis player -- Clara Barker, material scientist -- Darcie Little Badger, Earth scientist and writer -- Fiore De Henriquez, sculptor -- Fischer Wells, student athlete and activist -- Hannah Gadsby, comedian -- Ireen Wüst, speed skater -- Janelle Monáe, singer, songwriter, actor, and author -- Lauren Esposito, arachnologist -- Lavern Cox, actor and activist -- Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera, activists -- Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju, lawyers -- Moji & Margaret Solar-Wilson, entrepreneurs -- Molly Pinta, activist -- Patricia Campos Doménech, naval aviator and soccer coach -- Patricia Velásquez, actor and model -- Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, activist -- Quinn, soccer player -- Sherenté, dancer and activist -- Theresa Goh, paralympic swimmer -- Will Larkins, activist -- X González, activist --"This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, honored their identities, and lived authentically no matter what anyone else said. Find your voice with Janelle Monae. Play for equality with Billie Jean King. Protect your community with Marcia P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera. And organize joyful celebrations with Dr. Lady Phyll and Molly Pinta. With a foreword by Elena Favilli, this book pairs inspiring, easy-to-read text with colorful full-page portraits created by female and nonbinary artists from all around the world. Plus, scannable codes let you listen to longer stories on the Rebel Girls app!"--840L

Subjects: Biographies.; Gender-nonconforming people; Sexual minorities; Women; Gender non-conforming people.; LGBTQ+ people.; Sexual minorities.; Women.; Womyn.;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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