Piranhas Bite!

by Janey Levy

Overview

Piranhas are small fish with sharp teeth and a ferocious reputation. They're reputedly such fierce, terrifying predators that horror movies have been made about them. But do they really warrant their reputation? This absorbing volume dives into the world of piranhas to discover the truth about these South American freshwater fish. Special attention is paid to the most infamous and dangerous species, which is the red-bellied piranha. Age-appropriate text addresses important science concepts while vivid photographs support this thrilling narrative. Fact boxes and a graphic organizer enhance the reading experience.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538257845
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Series:	Deadly Biters Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Toothy Fish! 4

Home Sweet Home 6

Piranha Bodies 8

Bringing Up Baby 10

Terrible Teeth 12

What's for Dinner? 14

The Petrifying Red-Bellied Piranha 16

Swimming in Shoals 18

The Not-So-Scary Piranha 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 2–5—This series provides broad overviews of each animal, including information about habitats, behaviors, and physical features. The informative, engaging writing presents well-chosen statistics and examples. Each spread features two paragraphs of text opposite a full-size photograph. White type against dark backgrounds and splashes of deep blues and purples match the slightly menacing tone of the series' title. Additional facts appear in a "Chew on This" section at the bottom of each text-only page. Photos depict animals eating, with good views of their teeth, but not much in the way of active hunting or fighting. Final pages examine the dangers that people might face from each creature, along with the human threat to each animal's survival. VERDICT Solid resources for upper-elementary readers.

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