Giant Panda

A Chinese national treasure and a conservation icon the world over, giant pandas are arguably the most misunderstood animals on the planet. At once threatened by human encroachment and safeguarded by human ingenuity, these diffident creatures experience the best and worst of mankind. As the custodians of our planet, do we have what it takes to step up and save these magnificent animals and others like them from extinction? Taking you to the heart of the battle for their survival, this breathtaking photographic book explores giant panda behavior, addresses conservation issues that our planet faces and shatters the myths surrounding these fascinating creatures.

A Kids Book About Pandas This book about the Giant Panda was written for children from 5 to 12 years of age. Due to the detailed nature of animal life, it is appropriate to be read by an adult to younger children. The Giant Panda is a fascinating creature that has captured the world's heart as it struggles near the brink of extinction. Learn about its unique habitat and find out answers to the following questions: Where are pandas normally found in the wild? How do the panda's eyes differ from other bears? What types of food does the panda eat? Does the panda eat any meat? How nutritious is the food that pandas eat? How many cubs can a mother panda raise at a time? Does the father panda help with raising the cub? Are pandas territorial? How many cubs can a mother panda have in her lifetime? How often can she give birth? How does the panda eat? Why are pandas shaped the way they are? Why are panda heads round? What does the panda spend most of its time doing? What do baby pandas look like when they are first born? How big do pandas get? How heavy do pandas weigh? How long do panda live in the wild and in captivity? Does the Giant Panda belong in the bear family or the raccoon family? Why is the panda on the endangered species list? How is mankind helping to increase the panda's numbers? How does the birth rate affect the number of pandas? Find out the answers to the above questions and much more. This book contains over 40 amazing and descriptive pictures of the beautiful Giant Panda. Download the book now to learn all about the Giant Panda Bear. (book for kids, pandas, panda books, panda bear, giant panda books)

A photographic guide to the giant panda bear provides detailed coverage of their biology, behavior, and history, in a reference that documents current policies regarding their endangered status and how to assist conservation efforts.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces giant pandas to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Head to the mountains of China to study panda bears in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that pandas like to snack on bamboo, but there’s so much more to find out about this mysterious black-and-white bear! Turn the pages to discover where pandas like to spend their summers, and how cute they are as newly-born cubs. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also explains how poaching and deforestation made pandas an endangered species—and what needs to be done to protect their habitats in the future. Written by giant panda expert Vanessa Hull, and featuring stunning illustrations by Charlotte Molas, Giant Panda (Young Zoologist) is part of an exciting new series of animal books from Neon Squid aiming to inspire the next generation of biologists and conservationists.

Combines the latest findings from the field and the laboratory with panel and workshop summaries from a recent international conference.

Learn all there is to know about one of the most charismatic mammals around. Giant pandas: they are indigenous to China and are adored the world over. But they are more than a bundle of fluff and squeaks. Giant pandas are energetic climbers and swimmers. In one year, they may eat around 10,000 pounds of bamboo. And people in China have worked together to create protected areas for giant pandas to live peacefully. Discover a detailed introduction to giant pandas - including baby panda development - in this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Gail Gibbons adds another book to her widespread collection of nonfiction for young readers of all levels, and introduces the topic of conservation in the process.

Learn all about giant pandas, including where they live, why they are endangered, and how people are working together to save them. Chapters explain physical characteristics and behaviors as well. Additional features include full-color photographs, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, and an introduction to the author.