Male black widow spiders often meet their demise when a female mate eats them! And that's just one of the gross steps in the life cycle of these arachnids. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about these creepy creatures and the most important—and grossest!—steps of their lives. Understanding life cycles is a key part of elementary life science curricula. Colorful photographs and age-appropriate text ensure that even the most reluctant readers will benefit from this high-interest book.