Central Kansas Library System

In this expanded version of a popular song, the itsy-bitsy spider's climbing is interrupted by a fan, a mouse, a cat, and some dew before she makes her way to the top of a tree to spin her web.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of spiders. Includes anatomy diagram and activity.

Two worms who are best friends have fun together as they tunnel their way through a garden. Includes facts on how worms help plants grow.

Wilbur is scared about moving to the Zuckerman farm, but makes a friend after he arrives.

Text and illustrations introduce the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of various species of spiders.

Readers enter the lab where they come face to face with golden orb weaver spiders and genetically engineered goats, whose milk contains the proteins to spin spider silk--and to weave a nearly indestructible fiber. Learn how this amazing material might someday be used to repair or replace human ligaments and bones, improve body armor, strenghten parachute rope, and even tether an airplane to an aircraft carrier!