Sandra Markle

Introduces scorpions, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and hunting skills.

Presents the story of whale sharks-- the largest fish on the planet. Facing threats from commercial fishing as well as climate change, they were categorized as endangered in 2016. Despite the marine sanctuaries set aside to protect whale sharks, their population is still decreasing. These gentle giants may be accidentally caught in fishing nets, fished by poachers, or hit by a ship's propeller. But new conservation methods, which include enlisting...

"A look at the plight of the golden lion tamarin for children."-- Traces the effort to save the golden lion tamarin, whose habitat was being destroyed by logging, by applying knowledge of their unique family structure to housing them appropriately in captivity before releasing them into the wild. --Publisher's description.

Introduces jumping spiders, describing their body parts and what they eat.

Presents information about fishing spiders, describing their physical features, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.

Introduces ticks, including their different body parts, life cycle, diet, and the dangers they pose to humans and pets.

Discusses the different body parts, life cycle, diet, and natural environment of the tall spiderlike daddy longlegs.

Presents information about the crab spider, including photographs and diagrams, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.

Provides information about tarantulas, including anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior.

Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and predatory behavior of different types of eagles.