Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ages 9-12.

Grades 4-6.

Waiting in the web -- Incredible arachnids -- A black widow's life -- Past and present -- Learning to live together.

"With their distinctive red markings and notorious, venom-filled fangs, black widow spiders have earned a reputation as a terrifying arachnid species. Readers will learn how these fearsome predators ensnare prey in sticky webs, how they reproduce, and what kind of relationship they share with humans. They will also find out how scientists classify black widows and why these incredible spiders do not need to eat very often."-- Provided by publisher.