Most people think rats are gross. So it might not be a surprise that they eat some gross things, such as paper, glue, and even toenails, but rats do this because they re great survivors. This attention-grabbing book will motivate readers to find out about the bizarre behaviors of this remarkable rodent. Vivid photographs shed further light on the secret lives of these curious creatures.

"Leveled reader science"--Cover.

Rats! -- Rat teeth -- Time to eat -- Remarkable rats! -- Rats and disease -- Pet rats.