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 \n12The right rat  \n1416  \n20Handle with care  \n22Keeping busy  \n24Health care  \n26Best friends  \n28Little ones  \nWords that appear in the glossary are printed in boldface type the first time they are used in the text.  \n开开》开开开那开  \n《44《的《  \nam a rat!  \nSuper senses  \nWorthwhile whiskersMy whiskers are verysensitive.I use themto find food and to feelmy way around  \nI can hear and smellbetter than you can.I see well in the dark,but my eyesight is notvery good in daylight  \nI am a friendly,furry pet!Very chewsyMy front teethare strong andsharp.I love tochew and gnaw.Very handy  \nI use my front pawslike hands to pick upfood and to wash myself  \n# My family\n\nI come from a large family of animals calledrodents.Mice,hamsters,and gerbils are myclosest relatives.All pet rats are types ofbrown rats,but not very many of usare brown!  \n=  \n血  \n丝  \n上  \n帐  \n咳  \n些  \n开开开Well-balancedI use my long tailto help me balancewhen I am climbing.Built for speedMy long,thin bodymakes it easy forme to move quicklyand quietly.careike wild ratsdo,butyou shouldil wash youhands aterhandling me.You will need an adult to help you takecare of me.He or she will make sure weare both safe and well and do not hurteach other by mistake.Teach youradult helper everything you learn fromthis book.Tail tale·Learn all aboutMy long tail has nokeeping and caringfor pet rats beforehair.It helps me keepcool in hot weather.you rush out to buyme.You must beprepared to spendtime with me everyday,keeping mehappy and healthy。4.1华不此不此不此不此  \nClever critterI am smart,so Ineed to have lots ofcompany and thingsto do.I must live withother rats or I will getbored and lonely.  \n# How about some help?\n\nLOOK OUT!  \n一  \nThis pretty rat's coat is white witha colored hood and colored spotsrunning down its back to its tail.Black rat  \nA black","cbCaiuUpCq3qoIHc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuUpCq3qoIHc","pdf",2156670,"English","# I am a rat!\n## Super senses\n## Worthwhile whiskers\n## My whiskers\n## I am a friendly, furry pet!\n## Very chewsy\n## Very handy\n## My family\n# How about some help?\n## LOOK OUT!\n# Fancy fur\n# Big ears","[{\"question\":\"What senses help a rat find food and navigate?\",\"answer\":\"A rat uses very sensitive whiskers, along with strong hearing and smell. 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