Book
Giant pandas / by Gail Gibbons.
"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"--provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780823449828 (revised hardcover)
- ISBN: 0823449823 (revised hardcover)
- Physical Description: 31 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
- Edition: New & updated [edition].
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2021.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Explore the world with Gail Gibbons"--Cover. Originally published: 2002. |
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| Subject: | Giant panda. |
Available copies
- 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Branch | J 599.789 Gibb (Text) | 33126024791778 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J 599.789 Gibb (Text) | 33126024791752 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
| Independence Branch | J 599.789 Gibb (Text) | 33126024791760 | JNonfiction | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"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"-- - Random House, Inc.
In this new and updated edition, learn all there is to know about one of the cutest, fluffiest, hungriest 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. With this book, kids will fall in love all over again when they learn that giant pandas are also energetic climbers and swimmers and that they may eat around 10,000 pounds of bamboo in a year. New information includes how in the wild, pandas are increasing in numbers with the help of scientists and zoologists.
With her signature combination of accessible, kid-friendly text and bold illustrations, Gail Gibbons also introduces the ways people around the world are helping to save giant pandas' homes. Maybe you can help too!