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Why are hamsters always chewing on things? Find out the answer and spark early reader's natural curiosity about pets with this inquiry-based nonfiction approach to hamsters.

What chubby cheeks! Did you know a hamster has huge cheek pouches that go all the way to their shoulders? That's how they stuff their face with food—literally! Featuring nine kid-friendly Q&As, curious elementary readers will learn about hamster care, behavior, and training. Engaging and sometimes silly questions draw in even reluctant readers and research-based answers satisfy young animal lovers' curiosity.

Simple infographics call out stats and support visual learning. A Stay Curious! feature gives additional resources and doubles as a mini media literacy lesson that models inquiry skills. Includes a table of contents, glossary, and index.