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The Tarantula Scientist
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The Tarantula Scientist Paperback - 2007

by Montgomery, Sy

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Readers follow spider scientist Sam Marshall in this multiple award-winning book as he explores the dense rainforest of French Guiana, knocking on the doors of tarantula burrows, trying to get a closer look at one of Earths biggest and hairiest spiders. Full color.

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HarperCollins Publishers. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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Details

  • Title The Tarantula Scientist
  • Author Montgomery, Sy
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 80
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins Publishers, Boston, Massachusetts
  • Date October 1, 2007
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2398326-6
  • ISBN 9780618915774 / 061891577X
  • Weight 0.75 lbs (0.34 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.8 x 10.9 x 0.2 in (22.35 x 27.69 x 0.51 cm)
  • Ages 10 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 5 - 7
  • Reading level 890
  • Library of Congress subjects Scientists, Spiders
  • Dewey Decimal Code 595.44

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Summary

A Sibert Honor Book An ALA Notable Book A John Burroughs Nature Book for Young Readers A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A 2005 Outstanding Science Trade Book for K–12 A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice List * “Superb color photos abound in this spectacular series addition. . . . This is a vivid look at an enthusiastic scientist energetically and happily at work. . . . A treat, even for arachnophobes.”—School Library Journal, starred review

First line

Sam Marshall is lying on his belly in the rainforest, his freckled face just inches from a fist-sized hole in the dirt.