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The Mystery of the Tarantula Trap (Wildlife) (Carole Marsh Mysteries)
The Mystery of the Tarantula Trap - Wildlife - Carole Marsh Mysteries Author:Carole Marsh Tarantulas can be terrifying -- or are they really that bad?! Join Avery, Ella, Evan and Roo as they embark on an unexpected arachnid adventure! The size of a dinner plate? Seriously?? When tarantula traps keep appearing (and disappearing!), the kids are drawn into a mystery they'll need all eight of their legs to solve! — Baffling clues abou... more »nd -- and launch the kids into a spider web of mystery that requires-tech skills and high-gear to solve!
In this mystery, there are additional pages filled with STEM materials you can use to learn about and solve problems such as:
1. Labeled diagram of a Mexican Red-Kneed tarantula
2. Impression your friends with your tarantula facts
3. Learn about the differences between insects and arachnids
4. Discover the etymology of tarantulas
5. Learn how to make a pitfall tarantula trap
6. Explore the average growth of Saguaro Cacti
7. Expand your knowledge of the amazing spider silk
8. Memorize the words and definitions in the glossary
This mystery is geared for boys and girls ages 7-14 and features brother and sister, Avery and Evan, who help their mystery book writer grandmother solve wildlife related mysteries. The Wildlife Mystery series has a strong focus on STEM.
Like all of Carole Marsh’s Mysteries, this mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and cliffhanger chapters that will keep kids begging for more! This mystery includes SAT words, educational facts, fun and humor, built-in book club and activities.« less