Panda-monium: FunJungle, Book 4

Animal welfare advocates disagree about how best to serve the interests of threatened animals. Curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to listen can yield important information. Making assumptions makes you vulnerable to mistakes and even deception. Treating people with disrespect creates enemies, not partners. Story notes that you don't need to be tough to stop bullies -- but message is undermined when kids physically assault and humiliate bullies to teach them a lesson.

Child is threatened by someone with a gun and thrown into exhibit with dangerous animal. A zoo official recklessly fires a gun, alarming park guests and distracting federal officials. Criminal suspect tries to shoot at children and adults. Security officer routinely drives heedlessly around zoo grounds, scattering panicked bystanders and damaging property. Man is kidnapped along with the panda. Adult is drugged and incapacitated by another. A man punches a dolphin that pulls down his swim suit. Children retaliate against bullies by humiliating them, and teachers don't intervene.