hamsters as pets

Full-color photographs and text describe the physical characteristics and behaviors of pet hamsters and gerbils.

A simple description of what hamsters are like as pets.

Hairy, a golden hamster, is adopted by a new family and helps them learn all the things hamsters need to survive and thrive.

Photographs and easy-to-understand instructions provide an introduction to caring for hamsters, discussing their eating habits, exercise requirements, grooming, and habitat.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and care of hamsters, animals that originated in Syria.

Presents a guide to hamster care, explaining what they are, offering tips on how to decide if a hamster is a good pet choice, looking at hamster breeds and babies, and discussing cages, food, handling, play time, and visits to the veterinarian.

Describes the behavior of hamsters and gerbils and how to choose and care for hamsters and gerbils as pets.

Provides instructions for choosing, feeding, grooming, and breeding hamsters.

Provides tips for young pet owners on how to care for a hamster, discussing hamster cages, feeding, exercise, and play.

Harriet the Hamster Fairy tries to save her hamster from Jack Frost's evil clutches.