"An introduction to insects and spiders, including their varieties, development, physical features, behavior, and social organization. Features include fact boxes, photographs, illustrations, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher.

Introducing insects and spiders -- Features of insects -- Astonishing ants -- Ants at work -- Bees are busy -- Meet the beetle s-- True bugs -- Flies are fast -- Beautiful butterflies -- Magnificent moths -- Insect communication -- Frog egg to adult -- Feeding -- Insect homes -- Going places -- Dealing with danger -- Hide and seek -- Look-alikes -- Insects and flowers -- Mass movements -- Pests and parasites -- Useful insects -- Spiders -- Amazing silk spinners -- Skilled hunters -- Spider life cycle -- Spiders and people -- Other arachnids -- Facts and figures.