Lurking in North American waters, the alligator gar strikes at prey with needle-sharp teeth. This is one fierce predatory fish! Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the alligator gar's natural 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.