Spiders
Some spiders are small. Some are as small as the head of a pin.
Some spiders are big. One of the biggest spiders is the Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula. It
is bigger than a human hand. Large or small, all spiders have some things in common.
They all have eight legs. They all have fangs. Fangs are long, sharp teeth.
Spiders are helpful to people. They eat insects that harm farm crops. They eat insects that
carry diseases. Think twice before you squash one!
Directions:
Circle the correct answer.
1. Some spiders are the size of
A.the head of a pin
B.a basketball
2. The Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula is what kind of spider?
A.big spider
B.small spider
3. What are fangs?
A.short legs
B.long, sharp teeth
4. How can spiders help people?
A.They eat insects that carry diseases.
B.They harm farm crops.