honeybees

Follows six-year-old Oliver and his young friends over the course of a year as they discover the world of honeybees under the guidance of a local beekeeper.

Explores the rapid disappearance of honeybees around the world and discusses ways to stop the epidemic that is killing them.

Recounts the experiences of John Miller, one of the foremost migratory beekeepers, who, despite mysterious epidemics that threaten American honey populations--and the nation's agribusiness--forges on and moves ahead in a new natural world.

Describes how bees live together in colonies, how they make honey, find food, and communicate, and explains why bees are important to flowers and humans.

Looks at the lives and homes of bees, explains why bees live in hives, and shows how hives are constructed.

Follows a scout honeybee through its day and provides facts about honeybees and their importance to humans.

Examines possible causes for the disappearance of bees, discusses how the loss of bees can affect food and clothing, and explains how scientists are trying to solve the mystery.

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers tells how honeybees make honey. Includes picture glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs present the features and behavior of honey bees.

Traces the natural history of bees and honey, focusing on how they have impacted the lives of humans from prehistory to the present.