{"id":1129,"date":"2021-10-08T09:49:40","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T16:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/stemfriday\/?p=1129"},"modified":"2021-10-08T09:49:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T16:49:40","slug":"scurry-the-truth-about-spiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asuen.com\/stemfriday\/scurry-the-truth-about-spiders\/","title":{"rendered":"Scurry! The Truth About Spiders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right in time for Halloween, we are featuring a newly emerged informational picture book, Scurry! The Truth About Spiders<\/em> by Annette Whipple and illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and Franco Rivolli at Growing With Science blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Have you ever wondered how spiders make silk, why they are so hairy, or what they eat? Scurry!<\/em> has all the answers. After explaining what characteristics a spider has and introducing a few common types, Annette Whipple delves into their life cycles and behavior.<\/p>\n

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The books in Reycraft\u2019s Truth About \u2026 series are illustrated with high-quality stock photographs. As you can see above, this title has an added feature of a cartoon sidebar on the right of each spread with additional tips and information. Fun!<\/p>\n

In the back is a hands-on challenge to create a spider web, a longer list of different types of spiders, and a glossary.<\/p>\n

Scurry!<\/em> is a delightful introduction to the world of spiders. You will want to add a copy to your favorite young reader\u2019s Halloween treat bag!<\/p>\n

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If you have a moment, pop over the Growing with Science blog<\/a> for more information and loads of activity suggestions.<\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2021 Roberta Gibson<\/a> All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Right in time for Halloween, we are featuring a newly emerged informational picture book, Scurry! The Truth About Spiders by Annette Whipple and illustrated by Juanbjuan Oliver and Franco Rivolli at Growing With Science blog. Have you ever wondered how spiders make silk, why they are so hairy, or what they eat? Scurry! has all … <\/p>\n

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