title: Three Green Rats; An Eco Tale
author:  Linda Mason Hunter 
description: <i>"What makes the book a fun read-aloud for kids is the author's fun way with words. The words trip over the reader's tongue."'My house,' she wailed. 'My epilator, my automatic pillow press, my plasma screen, my spyware, my nighttime vision goggles-all my ratopia gone to rubble!'" Try it with your young audiences. It works not only with the environmental message, but as a humor book, as well"</i> <br />--Children's Literature<br /><br />"The great thing about <i>Three Green Rats</i> is how the authors deal with [the issue of climate change]. The story is comedic, with playful language and pure silliness. It avoids becoming moralistic, and is a smart, fun chapter book. Most importantly, the story has hope."<br /> - <i>ForeWord Reviews, March 1, 2013</i><br /><br />"There's a cost to being reckless and we all might end up paying for it. <b><i>Three Green Rats, An Eco Tale</i></b> is a bridge between picture books and full length novels for intermediate elementary school students set among the rats of Tintown. The last patch of forest in town is under attack, and it's up to the three green rat brothers to convince the town that getting rid of them for another big store is a bad idea. Three Green Rats is an excellent pick for younger readers, highly recommended."<br /> -<i>Children's Bookwatch</i><br /><br />"This book is so much fun to read. The creativity that the Green brothers have is amazing. I don't think I could live completely off the grid, but it would be interesting to try. This is a great book for young children to teach them early about the 3 Rs. I love how it suggests that while living a world-friendly life, one will become happier."<br /><i>-Kari Ploysal, Goodreads</i><br /><br />"If you have a young reader in your house, neighborhood, extended family - then you must give them a copy of <i><b>Three Green Rats, An Eco Tale</b></i> by Linda Mason Hunter and Suzanne Summersgill. It is an adorable tale that they (and you) will love while learning a few green things along the way." <i><br /> </i> <i>Jenn Mueller, Organic Cents</i><br /><br />''Oli, Wilbur and Tom are dirty and delightful little eco rats with a great story to share. Three Green Rats is a captivating story that reminds us that we are nature, not separate from it.'' --David Suzuki Foundation, Vancouver, British Columbia<br /><br />''As in the classic Charlotte's Web, the authors use creatures from the animal kingdom to show the way. With simplicity and charm, they tell how three green rats lead their hometown away from greed for too much stuff to the fullness of a simple life that respects the earth.'' --John Adams, Founding Director, The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), New York, New York<br /><br />''This delightful story cleverly examines the importance of community and stewardship of the earth's resources. It s a terrific addition to the growing list of children's books on the role of ecology, the environment, and sustainability!'' --DeDe Small, Associate Professor of Literacy and Children's Literature, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa<br /><br /> "Three Green Rats is a fun read that moves quickly and draws readers in, both young and old. And while its designed for readers aged 7 to 11, the age range can be greatly expanded. I read this to my four-year-old who couldnt wait for me to read a new chapter to her each night. She became interested in the characters and the environmental messages were not lost, despite her young age." Erinn Morgan, editor, www.greencleanmagazine.com
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  Life History of the Kangaroo Rat
  
  
  [IMPORTANCE OF RODENT
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  [IDENTIFICATION.](Life%20History%20of%20the%20Kangaroo%20Ra_split_001.html#filepos13116)
  
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  [FOOD AND
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  [BURROW SYSTEMS, OR
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  [COMMENSALS AND
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  [ABUNDANCE.](Life%20History%20of%20the%20Kangaroo%20Ra_split_001.html#filepos114159)
  
  [ECONOMIC
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  [SUMMARY.