electric eels

"It may be electrifying, but it's not lightning--it's an electric eel! . . . Readers of this book will get familiar with this freaky fish. Even those who don't love science class will find electric eels' air-breathing and unusual breeding behavior (spit is involved!) fascinating. Learning about the electric eel is an engaging introduction to ecosystems, habitats, anatomy, biology, and so much more crucial curricular content"--Provided by publisher.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to electric eels, discussing their physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors.

An introduction to the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of electric eels, animals that live in the rivers of South America's rain forests and can create and give off electricity.