piranhas

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous piranha encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these South American river predators"--.

Find out exciting facts about piranhas, including how they eat plants as well as meat, how they stay safe by swimming in groups, and more.

Wanting to try new things, Samson aspires to sample fine cuisine at fancy restaurants before discovering that the new restaurants in his corner of the sea are not exactly welcoming to customers with big teeth and scary smiles.

After Stanley Potts's uncle Ernie's mad obsession with canning fish turns dangerous, Stan is force to head out on his own. He finds new friends in a carnival full of eccentric characters and meets the legendary Pancho Pirelli, the man who swims in a tank full of perilous piranhas.

Describes the unique physical characteristics and community life of the piranha.

This title introduces young readers to the piranha, the fierce fish with the sharp teeth! Easy-to-read text examines the piranha s habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the piranha s color, size, and shape. The fish s anatomy is examined, especially its teeth and jaws and their role in a piranha s hunting and diet. Piranha prey is discussed, as are the piranha s predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability for xtreme ichthyologists. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Describes the features, behaviors, and adaptations that make piranhas skilled predators"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the various species of piranha, where they live and what they look like, how and what they eat, and their importance to the ecosystem.

This book tells about piranhas, describing their habitat, physical characteristics, eating habits, behavior, and how they care for their young.

Provides information about the appearance, homes, eating habits, and reproduction of piranhas, and discusses their endangered status.