HeroRATs

HeroRATsDiscover the incredible world of HeroRATs, an engaging and informative children's book that delves into the fascinating training of African giant pouched rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis. This award winning text not only captures the imagination of young readers but also provides a vital look into how these rodents are making a significant impact in helping war torn communities and contributing to medical diagnoses. Perfect for primary school

Discover the incredible world of HeroRATs, an engaging and informative children's book that delves into the fascinating training of African giant-pouched rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis. This award-winning text not only captures the imagination of young readers but also provides a vital look into how these rodents are making a significant impact in helping war-torn communities and contributing to medical diagnoses. Perfect for primary school students in Year levels 3 to 6, HeroRATs is an essential addition to your educational resources.

This 32-page report-style book links science to human endeavor, allowing students to grasp key concepts through real-life applications. It enhances vocabulary related to infectious diseases, explosives, and mine detection, making it a valuable tool for educators focusing on the Science curriculum. Readers will learn about the heroic roles rats play in saving lives and how their acute sense of smell enables them to perform extraordinary tasks.

Ideal for classroom settings or individual readers, HeroRATs supports literacy development by encouraging students to ask questions, engage with the material, and improve their reading strategies. For those looking to broaden their literacy resources, consider exploring the associated lesson plans for deeper engagement.

Note: Shipping for this item is FREE. Please allow 15 days for shipping from our Auckland warehouse, ensuring no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781760674878, Year: 2019, Publisher: ECPP, Pages: 32.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760674878
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
About this text:Title:HeroRATs Synopsis:  HeroRATs explains how rats are trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis. It describes how this began and how it is helping people. Year level(s): 3  4  5  6 Reading level: Q Text type: Report Curriculum link: Science: Science and human endeavour. Science: Living things Content vocabulary: African giant-pouched rats clicker deminer diagnose excavated explosion explosives handler infectious disease landmines metal detector mine detection rats organisation rodents scents sputum trigger tuberculosis war-torn High frequency words: Key concepts: Rats can be trained to help people. Rats can use their sense of smell to detect things such as landmines and tuberculosis. Reading strategies: Asking questions about the information Phonics: Paired text: Clever Ratty Supporting material: Lesson Plan - HeroRATs / Clever Ratty Series: Flying Start to Literacy Alternative purchasing options: This title is available in one of several value packs. Speak to your Oxford Education consultant today to learn more www.oup.com.au/contact Digital sample pages: can be viewed at www.flyingstarttoliteracy.com.au/online-sample Series information: Flying Start to Literacy is an award-winning comprehensive literacy program. It reflects best practice in literacy instruction and supports the systematic development of students’ reading strategies and skills. Each Student Book is part of connected pair, a narrative book and an informative book, both presenting the same key concepts and vocabulary. These titles have been trialled with a range of readers, including