Piranha

• Author : John Willis
• Publisher : Weigl Publishers
• Release : 01 August 2016

Did you know that piranhas eat plants as well as meat? Piranhas also stay safe by swimming in groups. Find out these and more exciting facts in I Am a Piranha. Piranha is part of the Let’s Read collection of media enhanced books designed for children ages 5 to 7. These books were created to inspire beginning readers to become independent readers. Educator and reading expert Dr. Edward Fry created a list of 1,000 instant sight words. These 1,000 sight words must be

• Author : Ann Ingalls
• Publisher : ABDO
• Release : 01 September 2014

Around the world, skilled animals hunt and catch their prey. Learn more about the piranha and the special characteristics that make it such an excellent predator. This title takes you on the hunt with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

• Author : S. L. Hamilton
• Publisher : ABDO
• Release : 01 August 2014

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

• Author : Larry Slawson
• Publisher : Larry Slawson
• Release : 22 January 2020

This book examines the fearsome Red-Bellied Piranha. It provides an analysis of the animal's behavioral patterns, aggressiveness, and general characteristics.

• Author : Jill Keppeler
• Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
• Release : 15 July 2018

Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright photographs and concise facts hold readers' attention while they decide who will win this beastly battle.

• Author : Conrad J. Storad
• Publisher : Lerner Publications
• Release : 01 January 2009

Readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the piranha.

• Author : Roberto Saviano
• Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Release : 04 September 2018

In Gomorrah, a New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year, Roberto Saviano revealed a true, devastating portrait of Naples, Italy under the rule of the Camorra, a crime organization more powerful and violent than the Mafia. In The Piranhas, the international bestselling author returns to his home city with a novel of gang warfare and a young man’s dark desire to rise to the top of Naples’s underworld. Nicolas Fiorillo is a brilliant and ambitious

• Author : Heather Moore Niver
• Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
• Release : 01 August 2012

Piranhas are some of the fiercest fish in the world. They may be small, but their numerous sharp teeth allow them to tear chunks of flesh from larger prey. Readers are sure to enjoy learning fun facts about these ferocious fish.

• Author : Janey Levy
• Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
• Release : 15 July 2020

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.

• Author : Richard Conniff
• Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
• Release : 28 June 2010

"Hilariously informative…This book will remind you why you always wanted to be a naturalist." —Outside In this thrilling foray into the animal kingdom, Richard Conniff takes readers on an adventure-packed journey as he courts the most dangerous animals and lives to tell the tale. He lets African wild dogs sniff his neck to test the idea that they are vicious man-eaters, sticks his hand in a fire ant mound and does multiple takes for a pretty camerawoman on a

• Author : Mary Berendes
• Publisher : Childs World Incorporated
• Release : 11 August 1998

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of piranhas.

• Author : Tammy Gagne
• Publisher : Capstone
• Release : 01 January 2016

"Describes the features, behaviors, and adaptations that make piranhas skilled predators"--

• Author : Clive Cussler,Boyd Morrison
• Publisher : Penguin
• Release : 26 May 2015

Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves exposed when a brilliant scientist blows their cover in the #1 New York Times–bestselling series by the grand master of adventure. In 1902, the volcano Mt. Pelée erupts on the island of Martinique, wiping out an entire city of thirty thousand—and sinking a ship carrying a German scientist on the verge of an astonishing breakthrough. More than a century later, Juan Cabrillo will have to deal with that scientist’

• Author : Deborah Coldiron
• Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
• Release : 01 September 2010

Engaging text highlights the life cycle of piranhas, from birth through adulthood. This bookÍs easy-to-read text and full-color photographs bring this animalÍs world to life, introducing readers to the piranhaÍs diet, habitat, and enemies and threats. Piranha size, body description, and family are also discussed. A diagram helps readers identify body parts, from its mouth to its tail. Fast Facts are great for reports, while Fascinating Facts expand readersÍ knowledge of piranhas. Bold glossary words and an

• Author : Rachel Lynette
• Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
• Release : 15 January 2013

Piranhas are known for their razor sharp teeth and insatiable appetite for meat. Readers will be introduced to this often-misunderstood animal through fact sheets and captivating photographs. A high-interest topic sure to grab even the most reluctant readers.