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The Tarantula Scientist Paperback - 2004
by Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
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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- Title The Tarantula Scientist
- Author Sy Montgomery, Nic Bishop
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Condition Used - Very Good
- Pages 80
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Houghton Mifflin, Boston, Massachusetts
- Date 2004
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated, Index, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
- Bookseller's Inventory # 3148aq
- 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 K12 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.