In Rats, early readers will learn all about the responsibilities of having a rat and find out how they can keep their pet healthy and happy. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover what it takes to be a pet owner. A labeled diagram helps readers understand what a rat needs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about pet rats online using our safe search...

Describes different types of rats, how they look, where they live, and why they are scary.

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, origins, various types, interaction with humans, and more of rats.

Eleven years after the cruel Killdeer took over the Catacombs far beneath the human's Trillium City, Juniper Belancourt, assisted by Vincent and Victor Nightshade, leads a maverick band of rats to escape and establish their own city.

The adventures of Despereaux Tilling, a small mouse of unusual talents, the princess that he loves, the servant girl who longs to be a princess, and a devious rat determined to bring them all to ruin.

Timothy Frisby, a field mouse, teams up with the adventurous young rat Racso as together they try to prevent the destruction of a secret community of rats that can read and write.

In a story loosely based on The Pied Piper of Hamelin, an elf acquires from a miserable witch a magic pipe that allows him to transform things, including the mean-spirited Grand Duke who rules over a rat-infested town.

"Engaging images illustrate true rat attack stories and accompany survival tips. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

After standing up to some kids who have bullied his friend and they take revenge on him, Ralphie listens to his brother Louie's advice to tell a grown-up and confides in his father Big Lou, who provides some wise guidance.

An excited Bear mistakenly believes that Rat has given him a boat for his birthday.