honeybee

Animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals the lessons that humans can learn from the democratic methods of honeybees, and provides an account of his decades of studying the creatures and their techniques for finding new nest sites, engaging in deliberations, and navigating toward a new home together.

Examines the abilities and behavior of bees and their uses by mankind through the ages as well as how they communicate and make decisions.

Follows a beekeeper as he raises honeybees in hives in his backyard, uses special care in handling the bees, and jars their sweet honey to share with family and friends.

Text and photographs present aspects of the honeybee's life.

Describes the physical characteristics of honeybees, where they are found, their behavior and social interactions, and a brief history of beekeeping.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to a beehive in her magic school bus.

Provides information on the life cycle of a honeybee, from the larva stage until fully grown, and includes information about honeybee anatomy, mating, bee keepers, and dangers to honeybees.

Describes the physical characteristics and habits of honeybees and how they are raised on farms across the United States.

This book reveals the life of the honeybee and discusses the hive's complex division of labor that results in honey. Includes a beekeeper's yearbook and additional honeybee facts.