Spiders of the World

A stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders, Spiders of the World explores the fascinating world of arachnids. These versatile creatures inhabit six of the seven continents and thrive in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities.

Spiders of the World offers a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing creatures, presented by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. The book is richly illustrated with spectacular colour photos and covers a wide array of spider species from across the globe, detailing their behaviours, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations.

An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders. This is followed by in-depth profiles of more than 100 spider families, organised taxonomically. Each profile is structured phylogenetically and beautifully illustrated with photography of various species within the family.

The book includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries that highlight diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone interested in these remarkable creatures.

* Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world

* Features hundreds of colour photos and diagrams

* Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species

* Explores spider behaviour, attributes, biology, and evolution

* Includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, informative commentaries, and more

* Engages and educates readers about the unique natural history of spiders