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Spiders: Learning to Love Them

Spiders: Learning to Love Them

Current price: $23.95
Publication Date: October 1st, 2009
Publisher:
Allen & Unwin
ISBN:
9781741751796
Pages:
272

Description

When hordes of giant spiders invaded Lynne Kelly's dreams, she decided it was time to overcome her arachnophobia by getting to know the creature intimately. This extensive introduction answers every basic question about spiders, including articles on web-building, the most venomous and dangerous species, and, of course, arachnid romance. An illustrated guide to identifying webs, a list of useful spider-watching equipment, observations sheets, and dozens of photographs of common species are also provided. Along the way, Lynne explains how she overcame her own arachnophobia, and provides tips and hints on how any arachnophobe can do the same.

About the Author

Lynne Kelly is an ex-science teacher, and the author of Crocodile and The Skeptic's Guide to the Paranormal.

Praise for Spiders: Learning to Love Them

"This is a book with a clear message. Spiders are simply fascinating."  —Weekly Times

"Kelly's treatment is clever, entertaining and complete, making this a fine read and a great example of species history done right."  —Publishers Weekly on Crocodile


"Superbly readable and exceptionally well-researched."  —Choice on Crocodile