In Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula, young readers follow the world's biggest spider as they learn about their natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior. Bright, colorful photographs are closely linked to the age-appropriate text, engaging young readers as they discover how this incredible arachnid adapts to the rainforest for survival. Goliath Bird-Eating Tarantula includes such useful and fun learning features as a detailed comparison diagram showing a tarantula standing on a dinner plate.