Lurking beneath waterfalls and by river entrances, the golden dorado waits to ambush prey. When the time is right, the large predatory fish snaps it jaws down with the force of a spring-loaded trap. Exciting leveled text, thrilling photos, and colorful infographics reel in struggling and reluctant readers as they learn about the golden dorado'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.