Bishop, N. (2007). Spiders. New York: Scholastic. Spiders provides a fascinating look at spiders and has remarkable photographs that Nic Bishop did himself. He explains his technique and traveling experiences at the end of the book. Spiders is a nonfiction and an award winning book. It is well written and beautiful photographed. Bishop gives an in depth understanding about all things spiders. Topics include their history and hunting patterns and methods, spiders have a variety of approaches in catching their prey. He also describes in detail about the various types of webs and how spiders create them. Bishop chronicles the sizes of spiders from the smallest that can be as small as a grain of sand to the biggest, the Goliath birdeater tarantula. He explains the differences between spiders and insects and their specific body parts. Spiders have pale blue blood. It reveals the way a spider eats and how silk is integrally designed along with how it helps the spider capture their prey. Bishop includes several pages of a three page fold out spreads, one showing a jumping spider. He tells the lifespan of a spider and when is the most dangerous time for a spider. Mating methods and caring for their young are included in the exceptional book. While the text is compelling and informative the photographs Bishop acquires are outstanding and amazing. Bishop also has books on other species including snakes, butterflies and frogs. He has collaborated for a series called Scientist in the Field that have several offerings on animals. Nic Bishop has been a world traveler since he was young with biologist parents and first started his career photographing adult nature books.