Deadly Black Widows

Black widows are the most dangerous kind of spider in the United States. They use their fangs to bite and poison the insects they hunt. The black widow is so deadly that it can even kill a person! These are just some of the surprising facts that young readers will discover as they explore the unusual world of these deadly spiders. Large, eye-popping photographs and fascinating, grade-appropriate text engage emergent and early readers as they learn about the natural habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and behavior of this unique invertebrate.