Wolf Spiders
Spiders Series
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What’s inside...
Spiders either frighten or fascinate - but all they want to do is eat insects, find a mate and breed. Encourage young readers to give spiders the benefit of any doubt and learn more about six of the best-known and most fascinating of these eight-legged arachnids. Your skin is sure to crawl when you read all about wolf spiders! This title will get you as close as you'll ever want to be to this spider through beautiful full-bleed photographs. Beginning readers will love the simple, easy-to-read text, bolded glossary terms, and the More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to have eyes like a wolf spider?
Why do you think wolf spiders are important to our environment?
How do you feel about the way wolf spiders hunt for their food?
What is one new thing you learned about wolf spiders from this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use visual aids like pictures or videos of wolf spiders to spark interest before reading.
Encourage empathy by discussing what life might be like from a wolf spider’s perspective.
Link the discussion to broader ecological themes, such as the importance of every creature in an ecosystem.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or fact from the book to reinforce learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: In 'Wolf Spiders', children can learn about bravery as the main character overcomes fear towards spiders through curiosity and knowledge.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children address their own fears by encouraging them to learn more about what scares them, transforming fear into understanding.
Example Lesson: Importance of knowledge
Explanation: The book highlights how gaining knowledge about wolf spiders, including their behavior and benefits to the ecosystem, leads to appreciation rather than fear.
Real-World Application: Children are prompted to explore and learn about the world around them, fostering a lifelong love for science and nature.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards living creatures
Explanation: As the character learns about the life of wolf spiders, they begin to empathize with them, understanding their role in nature.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to respect all forms of life and understand the importance of every creature in the natural world.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: The book encourages readers to question common misconceptions about spiders and to research facts.
Real-World Application: This lesson equips children with the tools to assess information critically, enhancing their decision-making and problem-solving skills in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Environmental stewardship
Explanation: Through learning about wolf spiders' impact on the ecosystem, the story promotes the idea of taking care of our environment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in environmentally friendly practices such as recycling, conserving water, and participating in local clean-up days.