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K-3
Illustrated by
Adam Gustavson.
Rats spread disease, but there's a positive side, too: some "help plants spread their seeds," and rats are a vital part of the food chain. Double-page oil paintings introduce various species around the world; the brief text mentions physical adaptations to different habitats. The presentation lacks depth, but given the subject, that might draw in rat-phobic readers. Websites.