Book of Monsters Portraits and Biographies of a Few of the Inhabitants of Woodland and Meadow

"Book of Monsters" by David Fairchild is a study of insects and spiders portrayed as both enemies and partners of humans. The book's aim is to show the reader how important these creatures are to the ecosystem. At the beginning of the book, the writers present the idea of shared existence between people and the many tiny creatures that are usually called "monsters." These tiny creatures play key roles, both tearing down and building up the world we live in. Early parts of this book describe the spider world, pointing out the special characteristics of these eight-legged creatures and the ways in which they help the environment, like controlling other pests. The authors try to change how the reader views these creatures, explaining these small creatures makes the reader respect and value the balance of nature.