Few animals can be observed in the wild as well as the garden cross spider. This lovingly illustrated non-fiction picture book showcases the astonishing abilities of these fascinating creatures and brings even the youngest readers close to the world of spiders. They can not only watch a cross spider build its intricate web but also learn how it hunts its prey and that it can hear and smell with its legs. And who knows that the tiny spiderlings embark on a great journey with the wind? It includes a discovery journal for little spider researchers and exciting information under the fold-out pages.