"If a spider has 'giant' in its name, it's bound to terrorize people of all ages. These large arachnids are the world's largest spider by leg span. What's more--they don't build webs! Instead, they hunt down their prey like so many other predators. Through full-color photographs of these dazzling creatures and engaging text, readers explore the world of the giant huntsman to learn how and where they live, and just how large these monster creatures can grow"--From the publisher's web site.

Includes glossary.

A big discovery -- World travelers -- Long legs! -- Spiders in hiding -- On the hunt -- Spider mom -- Social spiders -- Huntsman spiders and humans -- Spiders in danger?.