Piranhas

  • Piranhas
    By Conrad J. Storad

    The second type looks like a row of saw teeth along the piranha's belly. These scales are called scutes. They also help protect the piranha. Piranhas have lots of razor-sharp teeth. Each tooth is shaped. The piranha's belly has a row of ...

  • Piranhas
    By Mary Berendes

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

  • Piranhas: Built for the Hunt
    By Tammy Gagne

    Applying Pressure A piranha's powerful jaws clamp down on prey. The largest piranha species is the black piranha. Its jaws can apply 72 pounds (33 kilograms) of pressure on prey. This is equal to about 30 times the piranha's own weight!

  • Piranhas
    By Deborah Coldiron

    A piranha has a large, round head. Its strongjaws and many teeth help it tear flesh from prey. A piranha has many fins that help it control movement. Gill flaps protect the gills. Large eyes give the piranha good close-up vision and a ...

  • Piranhas
    By George Myers

    The application of any one name is more or less loose . Those who wish an especially fine example need only search out thoroughly the usage of the terms pike and pickerel in North America , as Mr. A. C. Weed did a few years ago , or of ...

  • Piranhas
    By Rachel Lynette

    Piranhas have strong jaws lined with razorsharp teeth. The teeth are triangular and only about the size of a pencil eraser. Even though they are small, a piranha's teeth are sharp enough to cut through bone! When a piranha's mouth is ...

  • Piranhas
    By Julie Murray

    Simple, labeled maps highlight the animal's home territory. Background information about South America is also given, as well as threats to the piranha's survival. The book closes with a page of kid-friendly facts.

  • Piranhas
    By Elaine Landau

    An introduction to the various species of fish called piranhas, discussing their reputation as killers, their physical characteristics and habits, and their suitability as pets.

  • Piranhas
    By Deborah Coldiron

    This book's easy-to-read text and full-color photographs bring this animal's world to life, introducing readers to the piranha's diet, habitat, and enemies and threats. Piranha size, body description, and family are also discussed.

  • Piranhas: A South American Fish with Razor-Sharp Teeth and a Reputation for Feeding Frenzies. in Fact, Piranha Means Tooth Fish
    By Planners and Journals

    Piranhas - Perfect Gift Under $10Piranhas is a great notebook and journal. A convenient sized 6x9 ruled notebook with 140 pages. This composition notebook has a mattte finish and is a flexable paperback that is perfectly bound.

  • Piranhas
    By Emily McAuliffe

    Details the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and life cycle of the piranha, the commonly-feared fish found in South American rivers. Includes photo diagram.

  • Piranhas
    By Melissa Gish

    "Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Piranhas treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this fearsome freshwater fish.

  • Piranhas: Everything about Selection, Care, Nutrition, Diseases, Breeding, and Behavior
    By David M. Schleser

    An expert answers your questions about keeping piranhas in your aquarium: purchasing, feeding, maintaining a healthful environment, breeding, and much more. Filled with full-color photos, plus informative drawings in black and white.