Giant Pandas

By Brenda Haugen

Round and roly-poly, pandas are recognizable to people everywhere. But these cuddly creatures are in trouble. Their populations are shrinking, and they are running out of places to live. Learn more about these amazing animals, and what you can do to make a difference in their future.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
• Release date: Dec 21, 2015
• ISBN: 9781515731405

Brenda Haugen

Brenda Haugen started in the newspaper business and had a career as an award-winning journalist before finding her niche as an author. Since then, she has written more than 50 books and edited hundreds more, most of them for children. A graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, Brenda lives in North Dakota with her dog, Alice, who chose Brenda when she went to the Humane Society thinking she was there to adopt another dog.

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Chapter 1

One Rare Bear

Chapter 2

Bear Bodies and Bamboo

Chapter 3

The Life of a Giant Panda

Chapter 4

Endangered!

Chapter 5

Good News for a Beloved Bear

Glossary

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On a cold, wet mountain in central China, a black and white bear sits in a dimly lit forest. Sunlight streams through the coniferous trees, shining its light on the bamboo growing beneath. The giant panda chews a stalk of the woody grass. Its powerful jaws make quick work of its meal. The panda is in no hurry. The shy animal will move only about 500 yards (457 meters) all day. Pandas spend most of their waking hours filling their round bellies with bamboo.

Black and White, but Why?

Nobody knows why giant pandas are black and white. Some