"A look at piranhas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flesh-ripping teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and feared status in the world today"-- Provided by publisher.

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.

"A Bruno le encantan las bananas. El problema es que Bruno es una piraña, y a sus amiguetes no les gusta nada esa afición que le ha entrado por la fruta. No les gusta ni un pelo..." -- "Brian loves bananas. Trouble is, Brian's a piranha. And his friends aren't happy about his fondness for fruit. No, they're not happy at all ..." --

Junior explorers Will and Jacklyn join Fabien Cousteau and his crew of scientists on a riverboat journey into the Amazon jungle, seeking to determine if a new species of giant piranha exists.