Jones, Jenny,

Spiders / Jenny Jones. - 24 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm. - New Zealand endangered species. . - Jones, Jenny. New Zealand endangered species. .

Includes index.

Describes the characteristics of spiders, discussing their appearance, webs, eating habits, habitat, breeding, predators and defence. Also considers the reasons for the decline in some New Zealand species of spider, including the katipo, pianoa and giant cave spider, and looks at the conservation efforts being carried out to protect them. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

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Spiders--New Zealand--Juvenile literature
Spiders--Juvenile literature
Endangered species--Juvenile literature

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