Looks at the giant panda and the red panda, discussing their habits and behavior, their life in remote parts of China, and the animals with whom they share the bamboo forests

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

An introduction to the habitat, physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of the giant panda, an endangered type of bear which lives in the mountain forests of southwestern China.

"Describes giant pandas and their disappearing habitat"--Provided by publisher.

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

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.