Hamsters and Gerbils

Perfect Pets

by Kathryn Hinds

Having a pet can be one of the great pleasures in a young life. This warmly written, informative series sheds light on some of the animals that make the best pets. Accompanied by engaging photographs, the text provides practical information as well as fascinating history and folklore. (Where did the Easter Bunny come from?) Each book is full of history, fun facts, petcare hints and general information that will help to expand the reader's understanding of and appreciation for these loved creatures.

Library Binding

First published September 6, 2000

About the author

Kathryn Hinds grew up near Rochester, NY, then moved to New York City to attend Barnard College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. She now lives in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia, but migrates back to the southern shore of Lake Ontario nearly every summer. Although Kathryn has held a variety of jobs—waitress, administrative assistant, early childhood educator, research assistant, editorial assistant, French and Latin tutor, library information specialist—writing has been her constant occupation. Her published works include poetry, short stories, a coauthored book on Celtic mythology, and more than fifty nonfiction books for children and young adults. Her most recent books are the fantasy novel The Healer's Choice; The Forty, a collection of short stories co-authored with James Palmer, with photographs by Fox Gradin; and a volume of poetry, Candle, Thread, and Flute. Kathryn teaches English at the University of North Georgia.