Bibliograph

Piranhas, built for the hunt, by Tammy Gagne ; consultant, Dr. Jackie Gai, DVM

Type

Label

Piranhas, built for the hunt, by Tammy Gagne ; consultant, Dr. Jackie Gai, DVM

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Piranhas

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Tammy Gagne ; consultant, Dr. Jackie Gai, DVM

Series statement

First facts. Predator profiles

Sub title

built for the hunt

Summary

With razor-sharp interlocking teeth and powerful jaws, piranhas are built for making a quick kill. In just a few minutes, a group of hungry piranhas can strip prey down to its bones. Readers will learn about what makes piranhas such deadly predators, from their hunting styles to what they like to eat. In this book fun facts and an amazing but True section will thrill readers and give them a closer look at the lives of these fearsome freshwater creatures. Ages 7+

Table Of Contents

Eaten alive! -- Hunting habits -- Surprise attacks -- Cutting their meat -- Applying pressure -- Sensing prey -- Eating their own -- Safety in numbers -- At their most dangerous -- Amazing but true!

Target audience

juvenile

Classification