Animals to the Rescue!
Amazing True Stories from around the World
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
Did you know that rats can be heroes? In the southern African nation of Mozambique, these amazing rats (which are the size of a small house cat) have helped clear landmines. And that’s just one of the incredible stories in this book.
Award-winning author Sandra Markle has collected wonderful true stories about animals that have rescued humans—and other animals. With fabulous photographs of the featured animals, this book is sure to appeal to animal lovers everywhere!
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Awards
- Dogwood Book List for Nonfiction
- Notable AwardNotable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
School Library Journal
“An exciting and stimulating treat for those open to the picture book format but capable of reading advanced middle-grade text.”—School Library Journal
Booklist
“[T]he storytelling is captivating. . . . . Telling tales of peril with animals as heroes, and featuring color photos on every page, this attractive book will easily find its audience.”—Booklist
Kirkus Reviews
“This prolific nonfiction writer and confessed animal lover knows how to choose stories and details that will appeal to her readers, writing clearly and engagingly. Nicely varied collection and a perennially popular subject.”—Kirkus Reviews
