Dirty Rats?
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| Rating | : | 4.56 (897 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580895662 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Major Fail" according to Naomi B.. I can't believe I purchased this book! What a disappointing read this was. As someone who has been a pet rat parent for over 20 years, rats are so much more than what this book discussed.The author failed to mention that a rat grooms itself more than your. New, positive image for rats. I have to admit I'm still not a big fan of rats but this interesting picture book does cast the critters in a new, more positive light. The illustrations here are above average while the information is actually quite solid too. All in all, this book will . "Read aloud and discuss author's point of view and purpose with K-2nd grade students" according to K. S. Cummins. This would be an interesting read aloud to a k-2nd grade class that is comparing what they think they know about a topic to information they read in a text. I'd start by generating a list (shared writing) of what students think they know about "rats." Rea
Darrin Lunde has worked as a mammalogist at the American Museum of Natural History and at the Smithsonian Institute. Adam Gustavson received his Bachelor's degree in illustration from Rowan University and his Master's from the School of Visual Arts in New York. Adam has illustrated several picture books, including the award-winning Good Luck, Mrs. He lives in Washington, DC. . His work has brought him into contact with al
When I began to read about the other rats that live in different places, I asked the students if these rats were dirty and the responses I started to hear included, “Not so much”. The next four pages are still about the rats that are “dirty, scary and ugly”. Maybe not”. Also included in back of the book is more information about different kinds of rats. It continues from there: not all rats live in sewer pipes; some live in rivers. "Dirty rats. I began with the book’s title, Dirty Rats? and asked them if rats are dirty. Of course, the overwhelming responses were “Yes! They are!” I read it to them and showed the illustrations. Not all rats scurry; so
And we're not talking about a snitch here. Nobody likes a rat. Simple, clear text introduces many of the rats that crawl on the earth today, where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. Rats help predators survive, allow plants to spread their seeds, and even contribute to medical research that helps humans stay healthy. But, hold on are rats really so bad? There are hundreds of rat species all around the world that defy common stereotypes. We're talking about those disgusting bald-tailed rodents that scurry around alleys and in the subway. Next time you see a rat, take a second look.