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Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers' Favorite
If you are afraid of spiders, then Arachnabet by Tracey M. Cox is not for you or perhaps it is time to face your fear. If you are curious about what goes on in the world of web spinning and eight legs, you will enjoy this book. This is a quick look at spiders using the alphabet to organize them. In addition to the names of spiders that begin with each particular letter, there are plenty of photos and even a diagram that helps you to identify the body parts of these very interesting creatures. Once young readers have enjoyed a quick glimpse at the shapes, colors and unique attributes of several members of the arachnid class, they are treated to more in-depth information about each of the creatures at the end of the book.
Tracey M. Cox has used a timeless organizational tool to help young readers learn a little bit more about a fascinating and sometimes scary set of creatures in Arachnabet. Through the use of the alphabet, the author gives a structure to what could simply be a chaotic collection of eight-legged creatures. The touch of playfulness within the tone of the book helps young readers to understand that spiders might seem scary, but most of them are not harmful. Tracey’s guide at the end of the book is beneficial to young readers who want to dig a little bit deeper into the subject, but does not go into so much depth that it goes beyond the simple purpose. All in all, Arachnabet is a well organized, quick reference to understanding and becoming familiar with a mysterious creature which is often maligned.
