Native to Australia, funnel-web spiders are named for their funnel-shaped webs. Some animals that might find themselves in this web include beetles, cockroaches, and even frogs! This volume takes a look at these fascinating spiders, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where they like to live. There are more than 40 kinds of funnel-web spiders, and many are extremely poisonous! Full-color photographs and exciting fact boxes guide readers in learning all about the spiders, as a graphic organizer aids visual learners' comprehension.