Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and behavior of the black widow spider. Contents: Meet the black widow -- All about black widows -- Black widow history -- Black widow shelter -- Black widow features -- What do black widows eat? -- Black widow life cycle -- Encountering black widows -- Myths and legends -- Frequently asked questions. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 4.7 ATOS Book Level: 4.6 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 143683EN.