What's more fearsome than a piranha? A payara! This vicious predatory fish hunts in turbulent currents, spearing prey with its two huge fangs. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the payara's Amazon River habitat, what it eats, how it hunts, and any threats to its existence. A great animal diversity resource for hi-lo nonfiction. Includes a table of contents, a glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index to enhance comprehension.