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The
Tarantula Scientist Did you know that a tarantula smells with its feet and has its stomach in its head? Did you know it spins a special mat for itself just before it sheds its skin? That’s not all! Come join author Sy Montgomery as she follows arachnologist (spider scientist) Sam Marshall tromping around in the rainforest of French Guiana. You'll study tarantulas' habitat, diet, love life, and body parts! (Are their fangs the most dangerous parts?) Filled with
great photos, this book will make you laugh and shiver! The author writes
with a friendly voice that invites you to become a part of the expedition.
When you finish, you will feel like you have made a some new friends! Research Links for The Tarantula Scientist National
Geographic Tarantulas Tarantulas Enchanted
Learning: Tarantulas
Kids Wings
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Special thanks to Musicas Internacionais for background music: La Tarantella
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