beekeeping

A guide to beekeeping that covers bee anatomy, castes, life cycle, communication, and hive life and discusses equipment, location, laws, ordinances, timing, working the hive, safety, selling products, and other related topics.

Examines the causes and impact of the syndrome known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), that is responsible for a thirty percent increase in the annual die-off rate of honey bees in the United States. Presents scientific research surrounding the role of imidacloprid, a new insecticide that is widely used in the United States. Discusses how the demise of bees could drastically affect our food supply and the global economy.

An introduction to a wild colony of honeybees that offers close-up views of the queen, the cells, and bee eggs, and an understanding of their lives.

Explores the strange and wonderful things humans have believed about bees and their society throughout history, the impact honeybees have had on food and human ritual, and the social and natural history of bees.

Follows a beekeeper through the four seasons, showing how bees and humans work together to make honey. Includes three honey recipes.

Describes the process of honey-making from gathering nectar to beekeepers harvesting honey and people eating it. Includes comprehension activity.

Introduces young readers to the characteristics and behaviors of bees including bee culture from around the world. Includes a hands-on activity and a glossary of terms.

Fred, a beekeeper, keeps his hives on the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, and distributes their honey to his neighbors. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers.

A child describes the work Grandpa does to take care of honeybees and harvest the honey they make.