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A Perfect Time for Pandas

by Mary Pope Osborne

Book Details

Publisher:National Geographic Books
Published:2014-07-22
Pages:146
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Time-traveling brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie have to find a certain kind of food. The magic tree house whisks them off to a village in the mountains of southeast China, close to a world-famous panda reserve. Will it be their easiest adventure yet? Not a chance! Jack and Annie don't know it, but they’ve arrived on the day of a historic earthquake! Formerly numbe

Our Review

This latest installment in the beloved chapter book series sends the time-traveling sibling duo on a mission to China's mountainous panda reserve, blending gentle adventure with real-world science. Young readers will be instantly engaged as Jack and Annie navigate the unique challenges of a wildlife sanctuary, learning fascinating facts about giant panda behavior and habitat conservation. The story's educational foundation provides a wonderful introduction to zoology concepts and environmental stewardship, all wrapped in the series' signature accessible prose that builds reading confidence for early elementary students.

What makes this adventure particularly compelling is its unexpected turn into a natural disaster scenario, adding genuine suspense while teaching children about earthquake safety and resilience. The combination of animal rescue mission and survival story creates a dynamic reading experience that will especially appeal to children who love animal facts and action-packed plots. This book successfully continues the series' tradition of making historical events and scientific concepts feel immediate and thrilling, leaving readers both informed and eager for the next journey through the magic tree house.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction