A Rat's Life

Title: “A Rat’s Life”
Author/Producer: PETA Kids
Suggested Age Range: Ages 7-13 years
Item Type: Comic book
Specs: 10”x6 3/4” full-color, 16-page comic book
Price: Free for TeachKind Network members
Suitable for the Following Subjects: Ethics, humane education, language arts, library resource, science, social science
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How to Order: Available from PETA. 
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Description: This colorful and engaging comic book tells the story of Sunshine, a rat who was rescued from a research lab and now lives with her human companion, Sam. Through the comic, students learn fascinating facts about rats and are introduced in an age-appropriate way to the ethical issues surrounding the use of animals in research.

Suggested Uses: Distribute copies to students to encourage reading, or if your students are too young to read, read the story aloud while students follow along. Librarians can provide copies at the check-out desk or give them out as awards in reading programs. Science teachers can use the comic to supplement lessons on animal behavior or ethical discussions about the use of animals for research. Social studies teachers and humane educators may want to use the comic to discuss animal research and the proper care of animals.

Another great free comic is “An Elephant’s Life” and “A Chicken's Life”