bee culture

Uncle Baxter is urging Hector to take over his profitable bee farm, but Hector does not really like bees and is reluctant to leave his home and friends--even for money and honey.

"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."--.

"An . . . introduction to honeybees and how they live in urban spaces. Five friends help their neighbor look after his backyard beehive. Along the way, they learn about how bees feed and pollinate; how bees build their hive; what happens inside a bee colony; how and why some bee populations are currently at risk; and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl helps her grandfather tend his bee hives one morning in spring.

"Learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem."--Publisher.

An introduction to bees that covers beekeeping, life in the nest, bee behavior, why bees are in danger, and more.

"Henry is fascinated by the bees his Aunt Lilla cares for and he would love to help, but she says he must wait until he is older"--Provided by publisher.

Beatrice raises bees and her neighbor Abel raises apples, and the two live in harmony, until a misunderstanding causes them to get into a fight--and it takes an accident for them to realize how much they need each other.

Looks at the decline in the bee population and the negative ways in which their absence affects ecology.