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National Geographic Readers: Level 2
Los Pandas
The whole world loves panda bears. Everyone loves to watch them play, climb, cuddle, and chew. But careful, they can scratch too—just look at that tree!
Illustrated with wonderful photographs that document the animals' unique place in China and the world, this carefully written Spanish story is for kids who at Level 2 are reading on their own with occasional help.
Illustrated with wonderful photographs that document the animals' unique place in China and the world, this carefully written Spanish story is for kids who at Level 2 are reading on their own with occasional help.
32 pages, Paperback
Published September 8, 2015
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November 14, 2016
Love National Geographic! This is helping me with my animal unit in science :) The perfect reading level for my students!
October 26, 2020
Super cute and very information book! Learned a few things too! 🐼
April 30, 2018
“I loved it.” -Wolfgang
July 21, 2020
I loved its jokes and facts. The one that made em laugh so hard was " What do you call a panda who knows everything"
"A pan-duh
"A pan-duh
February 13, 2024
Cute book. Great for teaching children about Pandas.
November 29, 2016
1. Book summary, in your own words (3 pts)
Pandas, a National Geographic Kids book, is a fact book all about pandas. It talks about the life of a panda, the different kinds of pandas, how much they weigh, and much more. It has tons of facts and brief definitions of words in the book. It was a very cute book with cute pictures.
2. Grade level, interest level, lexile (1 pt)
This book would be great for kindergarteners through 2nd graders. It is super easy to read and extremely cute.
3. Appropriate classroom use (subject area) (1 pt)
I would use this book during the reading part of the class and when we talk about animals.
4. Individual students who might benefit from reading (1 pt)
Students interested in pandas would love this book.
5. Small group use (literature circles) (1 pt)
I do not think I would use this in small groups.
6. Whole class use (read aloud) (1 pt)
This would be a book that I would have in my classroom library.
7. Related books in genre/subject or content area (1 pt)
National Geographic Readers: Penguins! By Anne Schreiber
National Geographic Readers: Monkeys by Anne Schreiber
8. Multimedia connections (audio books, movie) available (1 pt)
There are no multimedia connections to this book.
Pandas, a National Geographic Kids book, is a fact book all about pandas. It talks about the life of a panda, the different kinds of pandas, how much they weigh, and much more. It has tons of facts and brief definitions of words in the book. It was a very cute book with cute pictures.
2. Grade level, interest level, lexile (1 pt)
This book would be great for kindergarteners through 2nd graders. It is super easy to read and extremely cute.
3. Appropriate classroom use (subject area) (1 pt)
I would use this book during the reading part of the class and when we talk about animals.
4. Individual students who might benefit from reading (1 pt)
Students interested in pandas would love this book.
5. Small group use (literature circles) (1 pt)
I do not think I would use this in small groups.
6. Whole class use (read aloud) (1 pt)
This would be a book that I would have in my classroom library.
7. Related books in genre/subject or content area (1 pt)
National Geographic Readers: Penguins! By Anne Schreiber
National Geographic Readers: Monkeys by Anne Schreiber
8. Multimedia connections (audio books, movie) available (1 pt)
There are no multimedia connections to this book.
April 12, 2018
This is my informational book!
The entire book is all about the Giant Panda and the Red Panda. They go through different facts about the animals. We read about their diet, when they have babies, where they usually live. It was super interesting. I had no idea that the baby cubs were born completely blind. I also didn't know that there was a specific Wolong Panda Reserve in China designed to help keep the pandas safe. It's really sad that the Giant Panda and the Red Panda are going extinct. This book will help you to get all the information straight! Did you know that the Giant Panda can not walk on their hind legs like most bears can do. The Giant Panda is more similar to a cat or something, but they are so big.
I loved the way this book looked and all the different elements. The National Geographic organization does a fantastic job. I was excited to see that there was a Table of Contents in the beginning. If you are a child doing a specific research project, a Table of Contents would be very helpful. The photographs were beautiful and made me excited to learn more about Pandas. They had diagrams explaining the body of a Panda. They had facts and used numerical values when they explained how long and how big a Panda can be. The words were factual, but still easy to read for children.
Even though this is considered an informational book, they were able to throw in some humor. On some of the pages, they was a joke in the corner. It wasn't just the words on the page, they had extra features. I feel like that is definitely post-modernism. This book talks about the country of China. It is cool that children can be learning about an animal, but it also helps to learn more about a culture and what China looks like. It talked about how it rains a lot and there are mountains. In this case, the more information the better! You also can look at the top right corner of the book's cover to see what reading level it is. This book is Level 2.
I loved this book! My favorite animal has always been the Giant Panda. As a child, I would always check out books like this at the library. It was very informational and goes over a ton of facts. I would recommend any National Geographic Kids books. They do a wonderful job with the content and the photographs. My favorite part is when it talks about the Panda Baby Boom. It's exciting to hear that there are cubs being born. We don't want this beautiful animal to go extinct.
The entire book is all about the Giant Panda and the Red Panda. They go through different facts about the animals. We read about their diet, when they have babies, where they usually live. It was super interesting. I had no idea that the baby cubs were born completely blind. I also didn't know that there was a specific Wolong Panda Reserve in China designed to help keep the pandas safe. It's really sad that the Giant Panda and the Red Panda are going extinct. This book will help you to get all the information straight! Did you know that the Giant Panda can not walk on their hind legs like most bears can do. The Giant Panda is more similar to a cat or something, but they are so big.
I loved the way this book looked and all the different elements. The National Geographic organization does a fantastic job. I was excited to see that there was a Table of Contents in the beginning. If you are a child doing a specific research project, a Table of Contents would be very helpful. The photographs were beautiful and made me excited to learn more about Pandas. They had diagrams explaining the body of a Panda. They had facts and used numerical values when they explained how long and how big a Panda can be. The words were factual, but still easy to read for children.
Even though this is considered an informational book, they were able to throw in some humor. On some of the pages, they was a joke in the corner. It wasn't just the words on the page, they had extra features. I feel like that is definitely post-modernism. This book talks about the country of China. It is cool that children can be learning about an animal, but it also helps to learn more about a culture and what China looks like. It talked about how it rains a lot and there are mountains. In this case, the more information the better! You also can look at the top right corner of the book's cover to see what reading level it is. This book is Level 2.
I loved this book! My favorite animal has always been the Giant Panda. As a child, I would always check out books like this at the library. It was very informational and goes over a ton of facts. I would recommend any National Geographic Kids books. They do a wonderful job with the content and the photographs. My favorite part is when it talks about the Panda Baby Boom. It's exciting to hear that there are cubs being born. We don't want this beautiful animal to go extinct.
March 29, 2022
This is a nonfiction book about pandas. National Geographic is a reliable source for informational text, especially about topics in nature, and they do an excellent job presenting information at any level. This book about pandas includes a variety of information from different species of pandas, habitats, behaviors, diets, and more and has extra features for making connections. I loved the extra vocabulary, provided definitions, fun facts, and beautiful pictures to support the reader’s learning.
I would use this book, along with other National Geographic Kids books, to implement informational texts in my reading instruction, small groups, research projects, and/or independent reading library. I want my younger students to have access to texts that teach them new things and aren't too challenging for them to comprehend, so this one is perfect.
As far as informational texts go, National Geographic has the best. This panda book is no exception. I think the information is portrayed at the perfect reading level for lower elementary students, the pictures are breathtaking, and the pages are engaging and full of opportunities to support students’ reading comprehension.
I would use this book, along with other National Geographic Kids books, to implement informational texts in my reading instruction, small groups, research projects, and/or independent reading library. I want my younger students to have access to texts that teach them new things and aren't too challenging for them to comprehend, so this one is perfect.
As far as informational texts go, National Geographic has the best. This panda book is no exception. I think the information is portrayed at the perfect reading level for lower elementary students, the pictures are breathtaking, and the pages are engaging and full of opportunities to support students’ reading comprehension.
April 12, 2018
The following book is cute informational book that goes through basic information on the giant panda. Some of the content includes the basic features that distinguish a panda from other bears, what they eat, where they live, etc.
The author does a good job of not putting too much information in the book to where a child becomes confused and there are not too many big words to where the child does not understand the information. The author also includes arrows, icons, and bold lettering to help the readers stage engaged. The pages also have vibrant colors to catch the reader's eye.
The genre of the book is informational because it contains facts and technical vocabulary.
I enjoyed this book because it is definitely something that I would have read as a child and the photographs used throughout the story were appealing. A lot of the times children will go through phases of interest and it is because of books like these. The information is easy to learn and they are able to remember the content and share it with others.
The author does a good job of not putting too much information in the book to where a child becomes confused and there are not too many big words to where the child does not understand the information. The author also includes arrows, icons, and bold lettering to help the readers stage engaged. The pages also have vibrant colors to catch the reader's eye.
The genre of the book is informational because it contains facts and technical vocabulary.
I enjoyed this book because it is definitely something that I would have read as a child and the photographs used throughout the story were appealing. A lot of the times children will go through phases of interest and it is because of books like these. The information is easy to learn and they are able to remember the content and share it with others.
May 12, 2021
This books is chock-full of relevant information with lots of content-specific language. There is a combinations of bright orange and green background with photography of pandas, maps, and even cute little panda cartoons. Together it has a strong 90's vibe. It looks like the same color palette from TV shows about animals that aired Saturday mornings. The information is not stylized at all. It is a series of facts about Pandas without using more approachable language. It reads similarly to a text book. However, the cute photos of Pandas rolling around do a lot of heavy lifting. There is also a cartoon panda telling puns every few pages. This book reads like something for someone who is already interested in Pandas. I don't think the writing would interest someone under fourth grade because the language is very advanced. However, Pandas are so cute, kids might learn something on accident while flipping through the photos
September 9, 2017
Another book for my niece. Nice full color photos, interesting facts, and definitions of some words with a review at the end, as well as phonetic spelling of unique words. I thought the jokes at the top of a page would appeal to kids, even if I still don't get one of them: "what's black and white and red all over? A panda convention." I finally figured out since it was on the page with the red panda, I guess that's where the red comes in? Still, could they not have come up with a better punchline? A panda in a cranberry bog! A panda newspaper (cause pandas spell "fonetically")! A panda in red flannel pajamas!
October 20, 2016
Well who doesn't love Pandas! And who doesn't love National Geographic? This is a great book for kids who want to learn about panda bears. It does a great job telling us all the important information, such as habitat, diet, characteristics, etc... The pictures are informative (and cute of course) and I really think this would be a good one to use for a simple animal report in early grades to introduce them to the process of finding information on a certain subject/animal.
April 20, 2018
I read this book to a class and they really loved learning about Pandas in a fun and informative way. The realistic pictures added to the excitement. You learned about what Pandas eat to where they play and how they are born. I even like the little jokes and riddles included in the book
July 3, 2020
Next level read on Panda Bears
I recently started learning Spanish and this book is Great. I would place it at a 2nd grade reading level. It talks about panda bears in depth but not on a level that is too academic.
I recently started learning Spanish and this book is Great. I would place it at a 2nd grade reading level. It talks about panda bears in depth but not on a level that is too academic.
November 27, 2023
I love that this is an easy-to-read book for emergent readers to practice concepts of print. Moreover, if readers enjoy this book, the great news is that there is a series of other animals to learn about and practice reading skills.
June 11, 2024
I got this book to learn more about Pandas and how they survive.The good thing is that Pandas
always get to eat whenever they want.And the bad part Pandas are going extinct and there are only
150 Pandas left in the world!!!There no new words I have learnt but I have still learnt
about Pandas.
always get to eat whenever they want.And the bad part Pandas are going extinct and there are only
150 Pandas left in the world!!!There no new words I have learnt but I have still learnt
about Pandas.
August 1, 2017
the jokes were cute.
September 12, 2018
My 4yr old is obsessed with panda bears. She learned a lot of facts.
February 8, 2019
February 2019 - a good overview for preschool/early elementary.
July 30, 2021
Kait initially doubted her ability to read a level 2 book (Red Pandas is a level 1), but she did great. We alternated pages to give her a break. Great book. The jokes are a favourite feature.
November 27, 2022
The pictures are super adorable, lots of information and vocabulary is explained appropriately. My one criticism is the jokes in this book are subpar.
August 10, 2023
Süpermiş
February 6, 2025
Isopandoista ja vähän pikkupandoistakin tässä lyhyessä lasten tietokirjassa. Näitäkin on luettu monta, mutta vielä löytyy näemmä lukemattomiakin.
February 11, 2025
Actually very informative book with a few dad jokes.
February 25, 2020
3 stars - read with student
February 25, 2015
I absolutely loved this book! I love panda bears, so this was a perfect book for me. It was also really informative, and talked about the eating habits of pandas, and how they're more like a raccoon or cat, rather than a bear. I also didn't realize how big they were; the size of a black bear. Inalso didn't know how shy they were, or that they had fur on the bottom of their feet to protect them from the cold. It was really sad to learn there only about 1,600 pandas left in the wild, found almost exclusively in China. It really makes me want to go to China. I also loved that they mentioned red pandas, which are absolutely my favourite animal! They had great pictures and it was so informative and engaging. Wonderful book!
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March 10, 2014I really liked this book because it was very informative. I learned things from the book that I did not know about Pandas before. I love reading about Pandas and thought the book did a good job of providing information without being overwhelming. The book also provided definitions of words used such as habitat and saliva. The illustrations were real photos which I really enjoyed. This book can be used in the classroom for an introduction to learning about bears, animals and even China. Students could look at the book on their own for research as well.
December 10, 2014
Pandas, is very engaging to young, early readers. The photography is amazing which I would expect nothing less from National Geographic. This book has valuable information that is easy to read. It also has so fun and entertaining questions/answers.
This book would be an asset in an elementary classroom. A wonderful informational text. It’s a great book for children who are ready to read longer passages.
I would use this book in a student centered, animal research project. It has great information, readable, and engaging.
This book would be an asset in an elementary classroom. A wonderful informational text. It’s a great book for children who are ready to read longer passages.
I would use this book in a student centered, animal research project. It has great information, readable, and engaging.
December 29, 2019
The reason I wanted to read this book is that I love animals. Pandas are one of the few animals that I don't know much about. It was nice to sit down and learn about them and where they live. The illustration that showed the pandas in their habitat was beautiful. While I was reading this, I learned that female pandas raise their cubs on their own and that males can weigh up to 330 lb.
May 22, 2013
What is black and white and fuzzy? Pandas! This is a cute book about pandas. In the book, two dudes save four pandas. When pandas are first born, they are pink. Pandas eat bamboo and cherry blossoms. Pick up this book! By Maddie
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