"A pet hamster is enticed by the family cat to venture outside his well-equipped cage to the sunroom only to very quickly discover life outside his cage is not the best for him."--

Discusses how to choose, feed, tame, and take care of a pet hamster.

Presents simple information about hamsters and choosing one as a pet.

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

Harriet, a tiny Russian hamster, escapes from her cage only to discover a most unfamiliar world filled with exciting but scary surprises.

Describes the varieties of hamsters and discusses their handling, housing, feeding, exercising, and breeding.

Colorful pictures and simple text illustrate the proper care and feeding of rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pig pets.

"An introduction for young readers on the basics of how to care for a pet hamster. Bright photos and clear, simple text lay the foundation for children to take greater responsibility and a more active role in their pets' lives. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fun-facts section, a list of needs and dangers to the pet, and sources for further research"--Publisher description.