Read and find out all about hamsters -- how they eat, when they sleep, and what one young owner does to keep her pet healthy and happy. Learn about the difference between wild and tame animals in this simple introduction to pets and pet care.

Author: Anne Rockwell
Paperback: 40 pages
Company: HarperCollins (2002-09-01) (2002-09-03)
ISBN: 0064452050
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Company: T.F.H. Publications (1979)
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Suggests what to consider when selecting a hamster for a pet and explains what it needs by way of housing, food, health care, and activities.

Author: Elaine Landau
Paperback: 48 pages
Company: Children's Press(CT) (2007-03)
ISBN: 053115467X
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Provides useful information about the habits of hamsters and gerbils and how to care for them as pets.

Author: Lee Engfer
Paperback: 64 pages
Company: Lerner Publishing Group (1997-10)
ISBN: 0822597942
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Author: Robin Nelson
Paperback: 24 pages
Company: Lerner Classroom (2002-06)
ISBN: 0822513137
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Written in a lively child-friendly way and filled with a wide range of information from choosing a hamster to feeding and healthcare.

Author: David Alderton
Hardcover: 24 pages
Company: Lorenz Books (2002-12-25)
ISBN: 0754810887
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Author: Rayner Matthew
Paperback: 32 pages
Company: Pangolin Books (2004-04-15)
ISBN: 1844930033
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Once owners teach their hamster to welcome their touch, training can go on to include many games with widely available cage toys, as well as litter training, rolling on a rubber ball, and even leash-walking. Tiitles in this series will be much appreciated by owners who don't know how to get started training caged pets, but want to learn. Correct training begins with having the right kind of housing and equipment, then getting all members of the family acquainted with the newly arrived animal. Training Your Pet books feature full-color photos on nearly every page, tips for hassle-free travel with a pet, advice on managing behavior problems, and a selection of games that owners can teach their pets to play.

Author: Gerry Bucsis, Barbara Somerville
Paperback: 96 pages Full of Information
Company: Barron's Educational Series (2002-10-15) (2005-11-17)
ISBN: 0764120131
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The author of Pet Mice and Pet Gerbils tells the history of the hamster and describes its appearance and habits as it urges children to think about the responsibility that goes with pet ownership.

Author: Jerome Wexler
Library Binding: 48 pages
Company: Albert Whitman & Company (1992-10)
ISBN: 0807565253
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Wonderful, delicately crafted full-color illustrations accompany the story of Harriet, a tiny Russian hamster who has escaped from her cage. But the big world Harriet finds herself in if filled with surprises--not all of which are pleasant. Maybe the best place for Harriet is back in the safety of her owner's arms! .

Author: Deborah Inkpen
Paperback: 32 pages
Company: Barron's Educational Series (1998-02-01)
ISBN: 0764105752
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As all of you know, bins are all the 'rage' in 'Hamster Real Estate' these days. These are inexpensive and easy to make if you are handy with tools, or have someone to lend a hand.You are only limited..

Step1Look for the right hamster to buy. An ideal hamster is between 4 and 7 weeks old; hamsters are easier to tame when they're young. There are two types of hamster: the golden hamster and the Siberi..

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So you've adopted or purchased a new pet -- a dog, cat, , fish, snake, parakeet or maybe a hermit crab. What's next? Of course you'll need to provide a good home -- cage, aquarium, etc., and all the n..

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The choice of cages available for hamsters today is extremely vast. You have simple metal cages, tanks, novelty cages and expandable cages. You also have the option to build your own cage. So just how..

When it comes to learning how to care for a hamster, your goal should be to remember that your furry friend must be kept warm, dry, and entertained. A hamster's needs are directly related to the life ..

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Rotastak is a type of housing for hamsters, although it can easily be adapted for other small rodents. When constructing a Rotastak you should put into consideration a hamster's natural habitat. Their..

Hamsters were living in relative obscurity until just 70 years ago, when a zoologist discovered a family of these rodents in the Syrian desert. Today, hamsters' friendly nature and adaptability have p..