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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Personally, I like spiders. But O’Hanlon loves them! In this fascinating book, he sets out to show just how amazing spiders are, from the quiet corners of your backyard, around the world, and even underwater and into space. He enthuses over their habits, hunting techniques, remarkable webs of silk and the qualities of their venom. A fresh, sometimes funny, misconception-busting look at these important little creatures! Lindy
There are more than 50 000 species of spiders. They surround us in our daily lives and, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority are completely harmless to humans.
In Silk & Venom, James O’Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fascinating creatures and show us why they’re not so scary after all.
You’ll encounter everything from miniscule jumping spiders with super intelligence to giant tarantulas whose venom could one day save your life.
Clearing up spider myths and misconceptions, James O’Hanlon introduces readers to the beauty of their lives, including remarkable hunting techniques, the fascinating engineering of spider silk and the spiders that live in extremes — from underwater to the slopes of Mount Everest.
'Within the first few paragraphs, I knew that this book was going to be brilliant. With a fresh and creative approach, Silk & Venom takes away fear and instead fills the reader with amazing eight-legged tales and stories.' — Sami Bayly
'A thrilling meander through lesser-known aspects of the lives of Australia’s numerous and fascinating spiders, which over the years have been grossly and unfairly maligned. I for one have a new appreciation for these diminutive predators, which play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems.' — John Pickrell
'If, like me, you love natural history, ALL OF NATURAL HISTORY, you’ll adore James O’Hanlon’s enthralling Silk & Venom. It is surprising and funny, and will make every part of the garden (and even dark crevices indoors) look so much more intriguing — and safe.' — Robyn Williams
By:
James O'Hanlon Imprint: New South Books Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 135mm,
ISBN:9781742237817 ISBN 10: 1742237819 Pages: 256 Publication Date:01 October 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Silk and Venom: The Incredible Lives of Spiders
ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Personally, I like spiders. But O’Hanlon loves them! In this fascinating book, he sets out to show just how amazing spiders are, from the quiet corners of your backyard, around the world, and even underwater and into space. He enthuses over their habits, hunting techniques, remarkable webs of silk and the qualities of their venom. A fresh, sometimes funny, misconception-busting look at these important little creatures! Lindy
