Scratch and sniff -- Creepy stuff -- Rats in history -- Family tree -- Anatomy lesson -- Life cycle -- Rat habitat -- Infestation -- Pest or pests -- Predators and prey -- You dirty rat -- Myths and facts -- Pest detective.
Summary
Furry, creepy, and seemingly sneaky, rats have a bad reputation for spreading disease and stealing food from under our noses. They are quite comfortable living in a number of environments, from swamps, to mountains, to basements. Color images show different species of rats, while informative text explains what a species is.