Dirty Rats?
  • Published: 15 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9781580895668
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00

Dirty Rats?

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Rethink the rat! Scientist Darrin Lunde questions the common perception of rats as dirty, scary, and ugly, showing that they are in fact one of the most diverse species in the world, helping other animals, plants, and even humans survive.

Nobody likes a rat. And we're not talking about a snitch here. We're talking about those disgusting bald-tailed rodents that scurry around alleys and in the subway. But, hold on . . . are rats really so bad? There are hundreds of rat species all around the world that defy common stereotypes. Rats help predators survive, allow plants to spread their seeds, and even contribute to medical research that helps humans stay healthy. Simple, clear text introduces many of the rats that crawl on the earth today, where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. Next time you see a rat, take a second look.
  • Published: 15 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9781580895668
  • Imprint: Charlesbridge Children
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 32
  • RRP: $35.00
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Praise for Dirty Rats?

Praise for Hello, Bumblebee Bat(Lunde)

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  • "Simple and effective, a charming early reader about variety in the natural world."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review