honeybee

Explains the behavior and lives of bees, discussing how they collect nectar from flowers, care for their eggs and queen bee, and communicate with each other.

Describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult, and also discusses beekeeping and dangers to bees.

"Since Colony Collapse Disorder began decimating honey bees in 2006, scientists have been researching its causes and how to prevent it. Get an up-to-date look at what we know and how new innovations are saving honey bees"--Provided by publisher.

When the colony becomes overcrowded, the queen bee swarms, leaving her nest to a new queen and establishing a new colony for herself.

"Swish, swoosh, fly! You might have heard the words 'busy as a bee,' but what do bees actually do each day? Did you know bees clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the hive they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee in this . . . picture book"--Publisher.

"Honey is a sweet treat! But where does it come from? Colorful photos and simple text walk readers through the process"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to honeybees.

Publisher Annotation: Get up close and personal with Apis, one honeybee, as she embarks on her journey through life, complete with exquisitely detailed illustrations.

"Are you ready for the ultimate bee book? With lighthearted watercolor and ink drawings, humorous quips, lists, and musings, [this book] . . . will show you just how important these esteemed bee-list celebrities really are. (Hint: We can't live without them.)"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . guide to the world of honey bees from insect expert Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu"--Provided by publisher.