Pet Hamsters [Library Binding]

Jerome Wexler (Author), Kathleen Tucker (Editor)

Book Description

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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3-5-- This photographic essay offers a history of hamsters, a description of the different varieties, notes on what prospective owners should look for in choosing one, and hints on how to care for the new pet. Training, photographing, breeding, and even death are also discussed. A "Family Diary" covers in detail both visually and verbally the birth of a litter of pups and their development over five weeks. Wexler's good-quality, full-color photographs are clear and crisp. Although they are not captioned, these pictures do follow the descriptive text and are the book's best selling point. --Carol Kolb Phillips, The Library, East Brunswick, NJ
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (July 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807565253
• ISBN-13: 978-0807565254
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,574,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and informative for hamster lovers, December 23, 1998

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This review is from: Pet Hamsters (Library Binding)

Has all the information you need to make an intelligent decision on buying a hamster. Good tips on caring for hamsters and understanding their needs.