Author: E. Elena Songster
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199393699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A logo on products ranging from chopsticks and toilet paper to cell phones and automobiles, the panda is one of the most ubiquitous images in China and throughout the world. Yet the panda holds little notable historical significance in China. Although it has existed in the territory of present-day China since the Pliocene epoch, its widespread popularity there is not only recent, but almost sudden. In Panda Nation, E. Elena Songster links the emergence of the giant panda as a national symbol to the development of nature protection in the People's Republic of China. The panda's transformation into a national treasure exemplifies China's efforts in the mid-twentieth century to distinguish itself as a nation through government-directed science and popular nationalism. The story of the panda's iconic rise offers a striking reflection of China's recent and dramatic ascent as a nation in global status.
Panda Nation
Author: E. Elena Songster
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199393699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A logo on products ranging from chopsticks and toilet paper to cell phones and automobiles, the panda is one of the most ubiquitous images in China and throughout the world. Yet the panda holds little notable historical significance in China. Although it has existed in the territory of present-day China since the Pliocene epoch, its widespread popularity there is not only recent, but almost sudden. In Panda Nation, E. Elena Songster links the emergence of the giant panda as a national symbol to the development of nature protection in the People's Republic of China. The panda's transformation into a national treasure exemplifies China's efforts in the mid-twentieth century to distinguish itself as a nation through government-directed science and popular nationalism. The story of the panda's iconic rise offers a striking reflection of China's recent and dramatic ascent as a nation in global status.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0199393699
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A logo on products ranging from chopsticks and toilet paper to cell phones and automobiles, the panda is one of the most ubiquitous images in China and throughout the world. Yet the panda holds little notable historical significance in China. Although it has existed in the territory of present-day China since the Pliocene epoch, its widespread popularity there is not only recent, but almost sudden. In Panda Nation, E. Elena Songster links the emergence of the giant panda as a national symbol to the development of nature protection in the People's Republic of China. The panda's transformation into a national treasure exemplifies China's efforts in the mid-twentieth century to distinguish itself as a nation through government-directed science and popular nationalism. The story of the panda's iconic rise offers a striking reflection of China's recent and dramatic ascent as a nation in global status.
Panda Meat
Author: Frank Kozik
Publisher: Last Gasp of San Francisco
ISBN: 9780867196252
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A cutting-edge collection of 110 contemporary underground and mainstream artists, illustrators and graphic designers from a community of self-made artisans. In recent years, the world of urban vinyl toys' and 'designer action figures' has created a revolution in toy design, bringing together designers from all around the world ranging from graffiti artists to top fashion designers. This explosion of creativity has resulted in the equivalent of a continuously growing new pop art movement. Panda Meat is a source book to some of its great talent.
Publisher: Last Gasp of San Francisco
ISBN: 9780867196252
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A cutting-edge collection of 110 contemporary underground and mainstream artists, illustrators and graphic designers from a community of self-made artisans. In recent years, the world of urban vinyl toys' and 'designer action figures' has created a revolution in toy design, bringing together designers from all around the world ranging from graffiti artists to top fashion designers. This explosion of creativity has resulted in the equivalent of a continuously growing new pop art movement. Panda Meat is a source book to some of its great talent.
Giant Pandas
Author: Lynn M. Stone
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9781575053431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of giant pandas, as well as efforts to protect them.
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 9781575053431
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of giant pandas, as well as efforts to protect them.
Meathooked
Author: Marta Zaraska
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465036627
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Explores the world's meat cultures and traditions to share insights into why a craving for animal protein evolved in humans and why vegetarian lifestyles are so difficult to maintain despite health warnings.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0465036627
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Explores the world's meat cultures and traditions to share insights into why a craving for animal protein evolved in humans and why vegetarian lifestyles are so difficult to maintain despite health warnings.
Red Panda
Author: Angela R. Glatston
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 1437778143
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Red Panda: Biology and Conservation of the First Panda provides a broad-based overview of the biology of the red panda, Ailurus fulgens. A carnivore that feeds almost entirely on vegetable material and is colored chestnut red, chocolate brown and cream rather than the expected black and white. This book gathers all the information that is available on the red panda both from the field and captivity as well as from cultural aspects, and attempts to answer that most fundamental of questions, "What is a red panda?" Scientists have long focused on the red panda's controversial taxonomy. Is it in fact an Old World procyonid, a very strange bear or simply a panda? All of these hypotheses are addressed in an attempt to classify a unique species and provide an in-depth look at the scientific and conservation-based issues urgently facing the red panda today. Red Panda not only presents an overview of the current state of our knowledge about this intriguing species but it is also intended to bring the red panda out of obscurity and into the spotlight of public attention. - Wide-ranging account of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) covers all the information that is available on this species both in and ex situ - Discusses the status of the species in the wild, examines how human activities impact on their habitat, and develops projections to translate this in terms of overall panda numbers - Reports on status in the wild, looks at conservation issues and considers the future of this unique species - Includes contributions from long-standing red panda experts as well as those specializing in fields involving cutting-edge red panda research.
Publisher: William Andrew
ISBN: 1437778143
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Red Panda: Biology and Conservation of the First Panda provides a broad-based overview of the biology of the red panda, Ailurus fulgens. A carnivore that feeds almost entirely on vegetable material and is colored chestnut red, chocolate brown and cream rather than the expected black and white. This book gathers all the information that is available on the red panda both from the field and captivity as well as from cultural aspects, and attempts to answer that most fundamental of questions, "What is a red panda?" Scientists have long focused on the red panda's controversial taxonomy. Is it in fact an Old World procyonid, a very strange bear or simply a panda? All of these hypotheses are addressed in an attempt to classify a unique species and provide an in-depth look at the scientific and conservation-based issues urgently facing the red panda today. Red Panda not only presents an overview of the current state of our knowledge about this intriguing species but it is also intended to bring the red panda out of obscurity and into the spotlight of public attention. - Wide-ranging account of the red panda (Ailurus fulgens) covers all the information that is available on this species both in and ex situ - Discusses the status of the species in the wild, examines how human activities impact on their habitat, and develops projections to translate this in terms of overall panda numbers - Reports on status in the wild, looks at conservation issues and considers the future of this unique species - Includes contributions from long-standing red panda experts as well as those specializing in fields involving cutting-edge red panda research.
Panda Bears
Author: Mary Austen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499420412
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The panda bear is one of the most popular bears on Earth, but it’s also one of the rarest. Readers discover where pandas live, what they eat, and many other fascinating facts about these cute bears. The fact-filled main text supports common science curriculum topics, such as conservation and animal adaptations. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer are included to provide additional information about pandas, and a helpful map allows readers to visualize their natural habitat. Readers will enjoy learning as much as they can about one of Earth’s most beloved kinds of bears.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499420412
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
The panda bear is one of the most popular bears on Earth, but it’s also one of the rarest. Readers discover where pandas live, what they eat, and many other fascinating facts about these cute bears. The fact-filled main text supports common science curriculum topics, such as conservation and animal adaptations. Fun fact boxes and a graphic organizer are included to provide additional information about pandas, and a helpful map allows readers to visualize their natural habitat. Readers will enjoy learning as much as they can about one of Earth’s most beloved kinds of bears.
Panda Rescue
Author: Kitson Jazynka
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426320884
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
"This book gets up close to giant pandas to learn all about their lives, the challenges they face, and what can be done to help save them"--
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1426320884
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
"This book gets up close to giant pandas to learn all about their lives, the challenges they face, and what can be done to help save them"--
Giant Pandas
Author: Donald Lindburg
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520238672
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Combines the latest findings from the field and the laboratory with panel and workshop summaries from a recent international conference.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520238672
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Combines the latest findings from the field and the laboratory with panel and workshop summaries from a recent international conference.
100 Facts About Pandas
Author: David O'Doherty
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110146237X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Pandas are irresistible and people think they know a lot about them. But only the true panda expert knows: -The age of a panda can be determined by measuring the distance between its nipples -In Egyptian hieroglyphics, the panda symbol means "notwithstanding" -Prince's song "Purple Rain" was inspired by the mixed emotions he feels about pandas Smart, funny, and chock-full of panda pictures, 100 Facts About Pandas will astonish and entertain both animal lovers and everyone who laughed their way through The Book of Bunny Suicides and F U, Penguin.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110146237X
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Pandas are irresistible and people think they know a lot about them. But only the true panda expert knows: -The age of a panda can be determined by measuring the distance between its nipples -In Egyptian hieroglyphics, the panda symbol means "notwithstanding" -Prince's song "Purple Rain" was inspired by the mixed emotions he feels about pandas Smart, funny, and chock-full of panda pictures, 100 Facts About Pandas will astonish and entertain both animal lovers and everyone who laughed their way through The Book of Bunny Suicides and F U, Penguin.
Neighbor Resurrected
Author: Cordy Fitzgerald
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480877786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
When Inez Buchanan’s beloved neighbor dies, family and friends believe it was a heart attack. Six months later Gaelen’s grown daughters think differently. They suspect their father was murdered and attempt to get a reluctant Inez involved. But after two police are killed, terrorists become suspects, and one of Gaelen’s daughters goes missing, Inez dives into the investigation using intuition and keen observation. With the help of her former student, Inez is no longer a reclusive, retired African American schoolteacher, but an amateur sleuth, who grabs the attention of brazen international spies and the CIA.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480877786
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
When Inez Buchanan’s beloved neighbor dies, family and friends believe it was a heart attack. Six months later Gaelen’s grown daughters think differently. They suspect their father was murdered and attempt to get a reluctant Inez involved. But after two police are killed, terrorists become suspects, and one of Gaelen’s daughters goes missing, Inez dives into the investigation using intuition and keen observation. With the help of her former student, Inez is no longer a reclusive, retired African American schoolteacher, but an amateur sleuth, who grabs the attention of brazen international spies and the CIA.