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K-3
Penguin Young Readers: Smithsonian series.
This leveled text for "fluent" readers focuses on the giant pandas--Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and cub Bao Bao--at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC. Chapters include general information about giant pandas, zoo life, and the cub's care and maturation. With simple text and plenty of photographs, this is a thorough and clear introduction to the National Zoo's beloved pandas. Glos.