Smithsonian Kids Giant Pandas

In this book, you'll learn all about giant pandas!

Two nations and a mother panda work together to nurture a “precious treasure” in the remarkable true story of a celebrity panda cub and his life at the Smithsonian National Zoo—and beyond. In August 2015, zookeepers at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, were thrilled to spot a tiny shadow on an ultrasound. For a species as rare as the giant panda, every new cub is cause for celebration. Zoo staff monitored mother Mei Xiang, and within days a newborn appeared, weighing in at just one third of a pound. While Mei Xiang cradled her vulnerable infant, zookeepers monitored the pair day and night through cameras in the panda den, and some two million viewers logged on to the zoo website. First Ladies Michelle Obama and Peng Liyuan hosted a ceremony to announce the cub’s name: Bei Bei, meaning “precious treasure” in Mandarin Chinese. An instant celebrity, the cub captured hearts all over the world. But pandas in zoos are considered emissaries from the People’s Republic of China, the only country where they live in the wild. Four years after his birth in America, Bei Bei would embark on an important new mission. Graphically arresting, packed with stunning full-color photographs, and vetted by the Smithsonian National Zoo, Bei Bei Goes Home paints a vivid picture of global conservation efforts—and international collaboration—in the guise of an ever-popular and beloved black-and-white ambassador.

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.

"A Fantastic Journey into the Exciting World of Pandas" Discover the fascinating world of everyone's favorite furry friend with The Ultimate Panda Book for Kids, the perfect guide for young animal enthusiasts. Written by best-selling non-fiction author Jenny Kellett, this interactive book is packed with over 100 incredible panda facts, stunning hi-res photos, and a fun BONUS word search (available in the print version) that will engage and entertain children for hours. Panda Book features: * Beautiful panda photos * Exciting panda facts * Panda quiz and puzzle Through the pages of this captivating book, readers will learn about the magnificent Giant Panda, a beloved icon of conservation efforts worldwide. They'll also discover the adorable red panda, a lesser-known but equally captivating species that's sure to capture their hearts. From the physical characteristics of these fascinating creatures to their habits, behaviors, and habitats, The Ultimate Panda Book for Kids covers it all. With the help of stunning, full-color photographs, children will be completely immersed in the world of pandas, learning about their unique features, fascinating behaviors, and conservation status. Did you know that a panda mother is 800 times the size of her newborn cub? Or that pandas have six toes, including an extra thumb that helps them to mold bamboo into an easier-to-eat shape? Along with these amazing panda facts, the book also includes a quiz to test your knowledge and reinforce the information learned. With 20+ stunning panda pictures, even early readers will enjoy The Ultimate Panda Book for Kids - as well as adults! Perfect for young readers aged 9+ who are curious about the natural world, The Ultimate Panda Book for Kids is an engaging and educational resource that will inspire a lifelong love of learning and a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures. Get your copy today and embark on a thrilling journey through the fascinating world of pandas!

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)

From 1984 through 1995 a small band of ecologists led by Pan Wenshi from Peking University conducted a study of wild giant pandas in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi Province. This project was the first Chinese-led conservation project in China and was conducted during a significant transition period in Chinese history, as the country opened its society and science to the world. The project focused on behavioral observation of wild giant pandas, but evolved to include physiology, nutrition, ecology, land-use policy, and population biology as the staff became more aware that the issues with captive pandas (assisted reproduction, unusual diet, and genetic inbreeding) were not the most critical to survival of wild populations. It is evident in this work that, as the scientists gained knowledge, they came to see giant panda conservation as wrapped in landscape ecology and human/wildlife interactions. The group was seminal in the Chinese government's enactment of a logging ban to their study area by advocating for pandas at the national level. The project was summarized in a 2001 volume, but its publication in Mandarin limited its influence on the greater conservation community. This English version of the original work translates, condenses, and refines the original volume, with added contextual chapters on the importance of this volume and how our understanding of giant panda conservation is shaped by this pioneering field work.