giant pandas

Did you know that the panda eats up to 30 pounds of bamboo a day? Or that when they are born, pandas only weigh 7 ounces? With basic text and illustrative photography, this book teaches readers about some of the cutest bears in the world.

Introduces young readers to giant pandas, including physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, diet, and life cycle.

Illustrated photographs trace the history and habits of the giant pandas from their earliest sightings in China to their controlled environments where conservationists help to preserve their species.

An introduction to giant pandas.

As more and more land is cleared to expand cities in China, the giant panda faces increasing hardships. These shy and peaceful bears struggle with decreased food supply, dwindling living space, and hungrier predators. Readers will learn about this and much more, including ways they can pitch in to save the panda.

On cover: For the first time, their lives revealed in exclusive photographs from China, with text by the world's leading panda experts.

Describes the physical appearance, habits, hunting and mating behaviors, family life, and life cycle of giant pandas.

Presents an account of New York socialite Ruth Harkness's expedition to China in 1936, during which she became the first American explorer to capture a baby panda and return it to the U.S., where it was put on display at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo.

Retells the story of how the Giant Pandas got their black markings.

Introduction to giant pandas and the reasons that their numbers have been declining.