africanized honeybee

They may be small, but they're aggressive. They have painful stings, and they're known to attack people. Killer bees are dangerous bugs. Their gross features and amazing abilities make them the perfect topic for struggling or reluctant readers too. They won't be able to look away as they explore the life cycle, habitats, threats, features, and incredible powers of these creepy crawlies through expertly leveled text, in-your-face photos, and captivating infographics. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension for elementary readers.

"Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America"--Provided by publisher.

"Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America"--Provided by publisher.

"Killer bees were created by humans who were trying to make a more efficient bee for making honey. The new bee they made would swarm and attack intruders in great numbers. Read all about this aggressive bee and its gradual spread north in North America"--Provided by publisher.

"Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species today as they disrupt the ecosystems they enter. With discussions about ecosystem balance, food chains, and conservation..."--From Publisher.

Readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor.

"Through dynamic infographics, charts, up-close photos and strong reading level control, this title explores the invasion of Africanized honeybees, including where they came from and their impact within biomes and food webs"--Provided by the publisher.

"Fascinating images accompany information about killer bees. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.