The Giant Panda: Discovering China [Hardcover]

This nature book explores the Giant Pandas of China and profiles the history and conservation of these magnificent animals.

Giant Pandas, beloved for their beauty and rarity, are found only in China, and have come to be regarded as something of a national treasure. Written from the point of view of Baiyun, a famed panda in America,The Giant Pandainvites readers to learn the fascinating history, evolution, protection and future of this marvelous creature.

This volume is filled with colorful photographs and fascinating anecdotes, giving a vivid picture of the life of a Giant Panda. Having worked with pandas for most of her life, renowned environmental literature writer Fang Min draws on years of experience to bring the Giant Panda to life in stunning detail.Fang Minis a renowned environmental literature writer and environmental protection activist. Her novelA Grand Farewellwon the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection's first national Environmental Literature Award. She is also the Giant Panda spokesman appointed by the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA).