Written by Becca Becker

Pogo Books: All About Arachnids is an eight book series that is written in a format that is appropriate for young readers that are ready for a bit more complexity in sentence structure. Typical nonfiction features include: table of contents, index, glossary, labeled diagrams and illustrations, headings and bold typed words. “Activities & Tools” presents a simple STEM activity and “To Learn More” notes ways to gain more information. Each book has high interest photos and details habitats, behavior, anatomy and diet of a particular spider. Add this series to your library for those newer readers that are ready for something more.

Garden Spiders takes the reader into the world of one of the more common spider species. Readers will learn about their webs, eating habits, reproduction and variety of appearance. Accompanying photos are clear and vibrant and the close-ups are amazing! The STEM activity, making a spider web, uses common materials and is simple to do. Hand this book to your spider fans. They’ll be heading outside to observe their local garden spiders after learning all about them! Highly recommended.