Overview
Las pirañas son conocidas como feroces depredadoras acuáticas, pero hay mucho más por descubrir sobre estos incomprendidos peces de agua dulce. Este título de no ficción para secundaria ofrece a los lectores una mirada profunda al comportamiento en grupo, la dieta omnívora, la anatomía extraordinaria y los hábitats tropicales de estas coloridas criaturas de dientes afilados. También se destacan los esfuerzos de preservación de ecosistemas y la desafiante relación de la piraña con los humanos a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo conceptos erróneos en los medios y su importancia ecológica. Fotografías cautivadoras y datos intrigantes se acompañan de recuadros informativos, un glosario completo, bibliografía seleccionada, sitios web relevantes y un índice.Piranhas are known as fierce aquatic predators, but there is much more to discover about these misunderstood freshwater fish. This high-school nonfiction title gives readers an in-depth look at the schooling behavior, omnivorous diet, remarkable anatomy, and tropical habitats of these colorful, razor-toothed creatures. Also featured are ecosystem preservation efforts and the piranha’s challenging relationship with humans throughout history, including media misconceptions and ecological importance. Captivating photos and intriguing facts are accompanied by detailed sidebars, a comprehensive glossary, selected bibliography, relevant websites, and an index.
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