Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders do not have huge legs like kangaroos or grasshoppers, but they are still capable to jumping great distances. Their secret is in their special internal hydraulic system that lets them jump several times their own body length. Young scientists will find out about the other unique adaptations of these vertically ambitious arachnids, while enjoying the full-color photographs and informative text.
* Reviews *
Series review: Jump!
"Each of these books focuses on an animal that jumps,
and introduces all necessary facts about this animal or animal group. Each
volume has chapters specific to that animal, as well as all having chapters with
general facts such as eating habits. Colorful and filled with photographs, these
works can be read aloud to younger children or used for independent reading by
older students. The books can be used to introduce animals in elementary school,
and provide guidance on how to study animals for individual
research."
-LMC
Book review: Jumping Spiders
"Exceptional
introduction to jumping spiders for the early grades. ... Extraordinary close-up
color photos and short sidebars enhance the engaging text, which is appended by
a glossary, index, and PowerKids website."
--Hawaii
State Public Library
