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Booklist - 04/15/2022 *Starred Review* Though the Animalographies picture-book series (2 new titles) uses fictionalized stories told from an animal’s perspective, it’s an effective vehicle for imparting factual information to young learners. Engaging first-person narration, with periodic diary entries, draws readers into accounts of remarkable animals throughout history. In these installments, the featured animals perform various jobs with humans, and their training is detailed along with an accounting of their accomplishments. HeroRat! introduces African giant pouched rat Magawa, who learns to sniff out dangerous land mines and is put to work in Cambodia. Readers will find the different stages of his nine-month training program fascinating. Each story concludes with a “Fact Sheet” that offers quick stats on the animal heroes plus interesting information that connects with the main story. HeroRat! lists animals that, like Magawa, have won awards for their amazing work. A fun series that kids will enjoy. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.