Garden spiders spin webs to trap insects they want to eat. What happens when the web gets torn? If the damage is minor, the spider may repair the web, using more silk. If the damage is more serious, it eats the web and builds a new one. These are just some of the surprising facts that young readers will discover as they explore the unusual world of these crafty spiders. Large, eye-popping photographs and fascinating, grade-appropriate text will engage emergent and early readers as they learn about the natural habitat, diet, physical characteristics, and behavior of this unique invertebrate.