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Roddy is a decidedly upper-crust "society mouse" who lives the life of a pampered pet in a posh Kensington flat. When a sewer rat named Sid comes out of the sink, he desides he had hit the jackpot. Roddy schemes to rid himself of Sid by luring him into the "whirlpool." Sid may be an ignorant slob, but he's no fool, but it is Roddy who winds up being flushed away into the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. There Roddy meets Rita, an enterprising scavenger...

"Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic rats and mice. Helps readers decide if a pet rat or mouse is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet rodent"--

Mary has a new pet, a mouse named Pip. When she opens the lid to his box, Pip is off stright into the Grand Hotel. The reader can search for Pip in the pictures.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of rats and mice and tells how to care for them as pets.

Mice are an inexpensive, popular pocket-pet, especially for families with young children. This guide will provide everything the new owner needs to care for pet mice, as well as insight into (and great photos of) the many varieties of mice available.

Very basic information about mice and how to care for them.

Photographs and text observe the behavior of a family of mice living in a basement, comparing their habits to those of outdoor mice. Includes information on the care of pet mice.