Water Spiders
Written by Joanne Mattern
Narrated by Various Narrators
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About this audiobook
They hunt at night. They spin bell-shaped webs. And they spend their whole lives under water. Look inside to discover what's going on in the world of water spiders.
Joanne Mattern
Joanne Mattern is the author of many books for children. She loves writing about sports, animals, and interesting people. Mattern lives in New York State with her family.
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