This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitats of piranhas.

"Invites readers to travel to South America and learn about the piranha's body structure, diet, life cycle, social behavior, habitat, predators, and ways of defense."--

"Deep in the jungle, in the still waters of the Nippy Pool, listening, lurking, waiting, live the Mighty Bitey Piranhas! Mouse, Goat, and Bear are on their way to Cougar's party and offer to play some music for them, but the Mighty Bitey have other, more scrumptious things on their minds!" --

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,...

A group of strangers on Lake Victoria must band together to survive, after a sudden underwater tremor sets free prehistoric man-eating fish.

Maggie McKeown (Menzies) is a private investigator tracing a couple missing in rural Texas. She meets recluse Paul Grogan (Dillman) whom she recruits to help her. They trace the couple to a supposedly deserted Army base where they drain a pool looking for the missing couple. Mad scientist Dr. Robert Hoak (McCarthy) then appears, and informs them that they have just released a school of super-bred killer piranha into the river. Hoak had been hired...

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.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of piranhas, and explains that their scary reputation may be exaggerated.

Discusses piranha anatomy, behavior, hunting practices, diet, habitat, and threats they face from humans.