by Nic Bishop (Author), Nic Bishop (Photographer)
Nic Bishop's signature up-close, stop-action photographs show spiders larger than life.
For the first to third grade set, spiders are fascinating and suitably gruesome, especially when looked at in EXTREME close-up. Amazing images show the beauty and otherworldliness of spiders. Simple, engaging text conveys basic information about spiders as well as cool and quirky facts. One stop-action montage shows a spider leaping twenty times its body lengthAuthor Biography
Sibert Medalist Nic Bishop is the author and photographer of many award-winning books for children, including Red-Eyed Tree Frog; Chameleon, Chameleon; Nic Bishop Spiders; and most recently, Nic Bishop Snakes. He has a doctorate in biological sciences and a passionate interest in many of the smaller animals on our planet. Nic lives in New Zealand. Visit him online at nicbishop.com.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.2 x 8.44 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 01, 2007
Award: Monarch Award (2010)
Award: Irma S. & James H. Black Award (2008)
Award: Gryphon Award (2008)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Nic Bishop Spiders
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5