Children's Nonfiction Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, Etc.
What is a Rodent?
- Publisher
- Crabtree Publishing Company
- Initial publish date
- Oct 1999
- Category
- Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Squirrels, etc., Biology, General
- Recommended Age
- 7 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- 2 to 3
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780865059511
- Publish Date
- Oct 1999
- List Price
- $9.95
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9780865059238
- Publish Date
- Oct 1999
- List Price
- $25.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780778790082
- Publish Date
- Mar 2012
- List Price
- $25.95
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Description
With over 1700 species, more than one-third of all mammals are rodents. From the jumping jerboa to the humungous capybara, What is a Rodent? gnaws through rodent myths to expose the facts about this often misunderstood group. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by: • the rodent family tree • a rodent’s body and amazing teeth • homes underground and watery habitats • millions of mice and rats • many cousins from squirrels to prairie dogs • prickly quills, webbed feet, and fabulous fur • pet care tips