Magically transported to southwest China to find the final object needed to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Jack and Annie take a side trip to the world's largest giant panda reserve.
Presents an introduction to giant pandas, in simple text with illustrations, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat--in the wild and at the zoo.
A photographic introduction to giant pandas, providing information about where they live, how they look, what they eat and drink, how mothers keep cubs safe, and why they are endangered.
Refers to the debate about whether or not pandas are bears; then discusses primarily the giant panda, its habitat, food source, reproduction, and relationship with humans.