Rats (Nature's Children)

Discover how rats form close bonds with family members, why rats are so helpful to scientists, and what problems rats can cause for people. Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. A common sight in big cities around the world, rats have lived alongside humans for hundreds of years. Readers will find out what life is like for rats in both urban and wild habitats, from how they find food to where they build their nests.