Book details
The Tarantula Scientist (Scientists in the Field Series)
Description
A 2005 Sibert Honor Book National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery and award-winning photographer Nic Bishop team up for an amazing excursion into the world of working scientists studying Earth's biggest and hairiest spiders: tarantulas! Sam Marshall loved animals but disliked school. Then, on his first college research project, he set out to study tarantulas, and everything changed. Now Sam's a spider scientist extraordinaire, exploring the dense rainforest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, and trying to get a closer look at these incredible creatures. Yellow blood, silk of steel, and skeletons on the outside are just a few of the remarkable attributes tarantulas boast. Join Sam as he visits the largest comparative spider laboratory in America where close to five hundred of these fascinating creatures live, dazzling and astounding the scientists who study them.
Age
10-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
80 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'The Tarantula Scientist' provides readers with a wealth of scientific knowledge about tarantulas and their habitats, offering insights into the work of arachnologists and the importance of these creatures in our ecosystem.
- Engaging Narrative: The book is part of the 'Scientists in the Field Series,' which is known for its ability to present scientific research and exploration in a narrative that is both engaging and accessible to a wide audience, including young readers.
- Stunning Photography: Nic Bishop, the author, is also a renowned photographer, and the book is filled with his high-quality photographs that bring the world of tarantulas to life, enhancing the reading experience with visual learning.
- Inspiration for Future Scientists: Reading about the passion and dedication of the tarantula scientist can inspire readers, especially children and teens, to pursue their own interests in science and explore the natural world with curiosity and enthusiasm.