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  • ISBN: 978-1-56145-038-1
  • Total Pages: 40
  • Size: 10 x 8 1/2
  • Language: English
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  • ISBN: 978-1-56145-364-1
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About Arachnids


This kid-friendly volume offers a first glimpse into the creepy, crawly, complex world of spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks.

Author Cathryn Sill explains in easy-to-understand language what arachnids are, how they live, what they eat, and how they reproduce. Wildlife painter John Sill's detailed realistic illustrations reflect the diversity of the arachnid population—from the poisonous Brown Recluse Spider to the innocuous Giant Desert Hairy Scorpion—and present each in its natural habitat.

An appendix, which provides further detail on the arachnids portrayed, will inspire young readers to learn more about these fascinating, often misunderstood creatures.

Author & Illustrator


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Cathryn Sill, a graduate of Western Carolina University, was an elementary school teacher for thirty years. She lives in North Carolina.

Author Photo

John Sill holds a BS in wildlife biology from North Carolina State University. Combining his knowledge of wildlife and artistic skill, John has achieved an impressive reputation as a wildlife artist and received several awards. He lives in North Carolina.

You can visit John Sill’s website here.


Reviews


“This colorful volume is well-designed for children intrigued by the eight-legged creatures and for teachers planning preschool and primary-grade units on arachnids.” ―Booklist

“...a beautifully illustrated volume that is ideal to read aloud. The exquisite paintings do much to mitigate the distaste some children show toward spiders and their relatives.” ―Science & Children

Awards


Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 ―NSTA/CBC 2004

NSTA Recommends ―National Science Teachers Association 2004

Society of School Librarians International Book Awards (honor book, Science K-6) ―Society of School Librarians International 2003

Young Hoosier Book Award (nominee, picture book) ―Association for Indiana Media Educators 2005-2006

Texas 2x2 Reading List ―Texas Library Association 2004

South Carolina Picture Book Award (nominee) ―South Carolina Association of School Librarians 2007-2008

Armadillo Readers' Choice Award (master list) ―Round Rock Independent School District 2004-2005