Vanderlip, Sharon Lynn.
Summary: Discusses the varieties, breeding, selection, keeping, and care of these petite rodents.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 VANBirney, Betty G.
Summary: "Humphrey, the pet hamster of Longfellow School's Room 26, provides facts, puzzles, and other information about different animals and pet care for prospective pet owners"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) 2013
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Summary: "A newly-updated practical guide to pet-keeping, covering all aspects of choosing and caring for small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils and jirds, chinchillas, rats and mice - plus birds, herptiles, invertebrates and fish. Each chapter features the most popular breeds in each species, based on general availability and suitability. Find out how to choose the best pet for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lorenz Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.088 ALDFrisch, Otto von.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's 1990
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9356 FRIBirney, Betty G.
Summary: "To Humphrey and the students at Longfellow School, spring seems impossibly late this year. Fortunately, planning a school Family Fun Night keeps the students (and classroom pets) busy as they look for signs of the changing seasons"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC BIREgan, Kate
Summary: "Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, each day brings new adventures! Stanley’s second grade teacher, Ms. Root, loves science, and she has an exciting surprise in store for the class: they’re getting a pet! Stanley and his classmates can’t wait to play with their adorable hamster, Cottonball, and learn all about animal life. But then Cottonball...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC EGAGreenwood, Nancy
Summary: "With their small, fluffy bodies and gentle nature, hamsters are popular pets. Children who have hamsters or are making a plan to get one will learn key ideas about caring from them with this engaging title. The simple text is tactfully written for beginning readers. Hamster care concepts include what to feed them, their size, and how to pick out the perfect cage. Captivating full-color...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.935 GREGaneri, Anita
Summary: Provides simple information about caring for a hamster, including feeding, playing, cleaning, and taking it to the vet.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9356 GANMurray, Julie
Summary: This title introduces readers to hamsters, which are popular family pets. They'll learn about what hamsters like to eat and how to properly care for them, all while strengthening reading skills.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Kids 2016
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 636.935 MURFlorence, Debbi Michiko
Summary: Annie and Apple are two very cute hamsters from the animal shelter who are being fostered by eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her family. Kaita can't wait to find forever homes for the inquisitive furballs--but first, she has to find them!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE FLOPiers, Helen.
Summary: Discusses how to choose, feed, tame, and take care of a pet hamster.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barron's Educational Series 1992
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636 PIEHolub, Joan.
Summary: Questions and answers present information about the behavior and characteristics of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils and their interaction with humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2003
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE HOLSummary: "An introduction to hamsters and other pet rodents, presented in a highly illustrated, question-and-answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2010
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Summary: Sweetie Pie escapes the confines of her hamster cage--and a series of insufferable owners--to find a new home in the wild.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Van Allsburg 2014Copies Available at Woodmere
2 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE VANHolub, Joan.
Summary: Questions and answers present information about the behavior and characteristics of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and gerbils and their interaction with humans.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636.9 HOLGray, Leon
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9356 GRAStevens, Kathryn
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.9356 STEStouck, Mary-Ann
Summary: Twins Martina and Mateo wanted a hamster as a pet but find caring for Jeannie a chore. Their younger sister, Sophia, loves Jeannie and sets out to solve the mystery of why Jeannie continues to escape from her cage. This endearing and engaging story of a growing friendship is also instructive about the needs of small animal companions, often referred to as pocket pets.
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Gryphon Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STOBirney, Betty G.
Summary: "To Humphrey and the students at Longfellow School, spring seems impossibly late this year. Fortunately, planning a school Family Fun Night keeps the students (and classroom pets) busy as they look for signs of the changing seasons"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2016
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FICTION BIRHill, Lorraine.
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Publisher / Publication Date: T.F.H. Publications, Inc. 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636.9356 HILPope, Joyce.
Summary: Information for choosing, housing, feeding, and caring for a hamster in your home.
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Publisher / Publication Date: F. Watts 1986
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 636 POPZobel, Derek
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five, this title provides readers with basic information for taking care of hamsters"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bellwether Media 2011
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 636.9 BELLMeadows, Daisy.
Summary: Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets! Could they be lost forever? Harriet the Hamster Fairy's hamster, Twinkle, is in trouble. If Jack Frost's goblins capture her, can Harriet scurry to the rescue?
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2008
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE MEABarkley, Callie
Summary: Taking a turn caring for the class pet hamster, Marion is devastated when the hamster goes missing and she receives an anonymous letter in her locker with clues leading to a mysterious scavenger hunt.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2017