Young readers learn about scorpions. Includes full-color photographs and table of contents.

Contains facts about the tarantula and the scorpion, comparing such aspects as their sizes, brain structure, and abilities.

Contains over 200 illustrations of spiders and scorpions, from spider evolution to the ways in which spiders defend themselves against their enemies.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of scorpions, as well as miscellaneous information about these members of the spider family.

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, life cycle, and habitat of some of the many species of scorpions.

We have been taught to fear scorpions in any form. But scorpions usually sting either to subdue their prey or to protect themselves. In fact, Earth has two thousand scorpion species, but only a few dozen are deadly to humans. With vivid descriptions of scorpions? life cycle, body structure, habits, and habitat and beautiful, realistic illustrations, this new entry in the popular Strange and Wonderful series explores one of nature?s feared and misunderstood...

Describes the physical characteristics, hunting methods, and distribution of scorpions and their relationship with humans.

Describes the creatures known as arachnids, what they are, how they live, where they live, and the many types there are.

Examines the physical characteristics, behavior, and natural environment of the scorpion.