Detection Rats

When you think of rats, it's hard not to think of dirty animals that spread diseases, but rats are actually very intelligent animals that can perform many helpful jobs for people. Because of their excellent sense of smell, rats are being trained to sniff out land mines mine, and they can even use their noses to tell if a person has tuberculosis. Age-appropriate vocabulary and interesting photographs give young readers a simple introduction to the lives of these hard working rodents. Series Review: Animal Detectives"Though Formatted For Emergent Readers-With Very Simple Sentences In Large Type Placed Opposite Full-Page Color Photos Of Animals At Work-This Set Offers Information That Will Likely Be New Even To Adults."-Library Media