The Little Book of Spiders

Simon Pollard (Adjunct Professor of Science Communication), Tugce Okay

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English

Princeton University Pres
02 April 2024

Reference works; Mathematics & Sciences; Insects (entomology); Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders; The Earth: natural history general

Series: Little Books of Nature

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s spiders.

Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photographs and original colour artwork, The Little Book of Spiders is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world’s spiders, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics — from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on spiders in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of spiders.

By: Simon Pollard (Adjunct Professor of Science Communication)
Illustrated by: Tugce Okay
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 95mm,
ISBN: 9780691251820
ISBN 10: 0691251827
Series: Little Books of Nature
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 02 April 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Simon D. Pollard is a spider biologist and award-winning natural history writer and photographer. He is an adjunct professor of science communication at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and has participated in spider research projects around the world. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

Reviews for The Little Book of Spiders

"""This work on spiders is captivating from page to page, filled with information, easy to read, and illustrated with superior artwork by Tugce Okay. . . . One learns effortlessly as one progresses through the book. A new appreciation will no doubt be gained by many as the fascinating lifestyles of spiders are revealed in all their glorious - and highly diverse - details.""---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"