Central Kansas Library System

Thinking about rats can make anyone's skin crawl, but thinking about a rat gnawing its way through concrete is sure to give you the shivers. A wealth of life science information, fun facts, and gory details on the wild world of rats will have even reluctant readers coming back for more.

"Gripping narrative non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves cities can be surprisingly wild places--and why understanding urban nature matters. What can city bees tell us about climate change? How are we changing coyote behavior? And what the heck is a science bike? Featuring the work of a diverse group of eleven scientists--herself included!--Dr. Cylita Guy shows how studying urban wildlife can help us make cities around the world...

"Simple text and photos describe the unique homes, bodies, behaviors and adaptations of naked mole-rats"--Provided by publisher.

A talented little lady rat, changed into a princess to please the king and queen, seeks a most unusual husband.

Background information on the Disney animated motion picture Ratatouilee.

A collection of poems capturing the good and the bad sides of school, by such authors as Russell Hoban, Gary Soto, and Karla Kuskin.