Introduces hamsters, including what they eat, how they live in the wild, and how to care for one as a pet.

Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along.

During their trail ride on all-terrain vehicles, Hot Rod Hamster and his friends stop to help Grandpa Dog and two puppies, whose vehicle has tipped over and gotten stuck in the mud.

Provides information about different kinds of hamsters, how to care for them, and how to understand their behavior.

When a dog gets too close to Humphrey at the town pet show, Og the Frog saves the day and Humphrey sees that having a great friend is the best prize he could possibly win.

Trouble began when Freddy Auratus--hamster extraordinaire --posted his life story on the Internet. Now, and evil scientist is trying to hamster-nap Freddy and steal him away to a secret laboratory:

Humphrey is excited about the backyard camping adventure with Heidi and her friends; he and the campers will have to contend with the prank-loving boys next door.

Stanley is excited about Crazy Hair Day at his school, until he discovers that he has gotten the date wrong.

"The students in Room 26 are throwing a birthday party, and Humphrey is surprised when he finds out who it's for!"--

"When Mandy, one of the students from classroom 26, brings a special hamster-sized racecar to class, it means just one thing--Humphrey is going to be in a hamster race"--