The Rat
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Chapter Book · Graphic novel · Ages 6–9 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read

The Rat

By Elise Gravel

Part of the Disgusting Critters series

Discover the quirky world of rats, where tails balance and teeth chew through anything.

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32 pages· 446 words· Est. 7 min read
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Dive into the hilarious world of the black rat, where long tails aid in balancing acts and teeth can gnaw through anything, even books. Explore their bizarre culinary tastes, like electrical wires in tomato sauce. This amusing yet educational journey reveals the surprising facts behind these misunderstood creatures. Will you find them disgusting or delightful?

From the publisher

One in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Rat is a look at the black rat. It covers such topics as the rat’s long, agile tail (it’s good for balancing and picking noses), long teeth (they can chew through anything, including books) and disgusting taste in food (delicious electrical wires in tomato sauce, anyone?). Although silly and off-the-wall, The Rat contains factual information that will both amuse and teach at the same time.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
446
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
590L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about squirrels and chipmunksBooks about science and natureBooks about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about biology
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
183173
Publication
Published
July 5, 2016
First published
November 5, 2013
Publisher
Tundra Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781770496590

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