What does it take to raise baby pandas?
The birth of a panda cub is cause for celebration.But nurturing a tiny, squirming cub is a monumental task. When Zoo Atlanta’s beloved giant panda, Lun Lun, has twins, the staff worked 24/7 to help. The Panda Cub Swap is the true story of caring for one of the world’s most fascinating animals.
Praise for THE PANDA CUB SWAP
“A suspenseful, real-life drama of caretaking, community and survival.”
—Mary Quattlebaum, author of Brother, Sister, Me and You
“A sweet peek at one panda mama’s introduction to mothering newborn twin cubs!”
—Lisa L. Owens, author of The Life Cycle of a Clown Fish
“The true story of the dedication it takes to nurture the newest members of one of our most endearing—and endangered—species.”
—Karen Kane, author of Charlie and Frog
Teach your students primary research and writing skills with a presentation featuring THE PANDA CUB SWAP.
Author Beth Bacon used primary resources to create the book non-fiction book, The Panda Cub Swap. She revised the story over 8 (yes eight) years. Invite Beth Bacon to your school to give your students a real-life example of how research skills you teach in the classroom are used in real life.