The survival of the giant panda depends on the survival of its only food: bamboo. Habitat loss from the destruction of bamboo forests in south central China where they live made the giant panda a vulnerable species. This book tells how habitat conservation and the creation of borrowing-and-breeding programs with zoos around the world kept the beloved bear from extinction.

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces readers to the different ways plants and animals go through their life cycles"--

An introduction to the life cycle of the Koala.

"North America extends from the Arctic regions of Canada and Greenland to the deserts of Mexico and countries of Central America. The landscape of North America ranges from grasslands to deserts. Learn more about this exciting environment in North America. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments,...

Denali, also known as Mount McKinley, is the tallest mountain in North America. From its base to its tallest peak, Denali measures 20,320 feet (6,194 meters) above sea level.