bees

To teach his granddaughter the value of books, a grandfather leads a growing crowd in search of the tree where the bees keep all their honey.

Identifies the different types of bees within a honeybee hive and describes their physical characteristics and their functions.

"One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom."--.

Text and illustrations provide an introduction to bees, focusing on how they live, how they work, and how they support each other and their hive.

Mia is in the middle of telling a story to her sick grandmother when her mother asks her to run an errand, but, distracted by what may come next in the story, all Mia can remember is that she is to fetch something that starts with "B".

Paddy the puppy: Paddy the puppy flies through the forest, spreads pollen to help flowers grow, and invites all his fairy animal friends to his birthday party. When he arrives home, he's in for a wonderful surprise! Mia the mouse: Mia is in the middle of telling a story to her sick grandmother when her mother asks her to run an errand, but, distracted by what may come next in the story, all Mia can remember is that she is to fetch something that starts with "B". Includes activities.

Discusses the history of bees, including the relationship between bees, people and flowers, and their future.

When Arun and Keya find a beehive that is caving in, they ask their neighbor, Dr. Chen, who is a beekeeper, for help.

Text and color photographs provide an exploration of bees and the beehives they build and live in.

Explores the close mutualistic relationship between plants and insects, focusing on the relationship between bees and flowers.