Introduces readers to the world of bees, discussing what they need to live and how they behave.

"Bees are one of the hardest working insects on our planet. As they buzz from plant to plant, they spread pollen which helps our food to grow. Without them, the world would be a very different place. Discover all you need to know about bees and their place in our world through experiments, investigations and hands-on tasks."--Publisher's description.

Learn everything there is know about bees in "Amazing Bees"! From buzzing to different flowers to being a vital part of the earth's ecosystem, bees are very busy creatures.

Sometimes bees can be a bit rude. They fly in your face and prance on your food. And yet...without bees, we might not have strawberries for shortcakes or avocados for tacos! Shabazz Larkin's The Thing About Bees is a Norman Rockwell-inspired Sunday in the park, a love poem from a father to his two sons, and a tribute to the bees that pollinate the foods we love to eat. Children are introduced to different kinds of bees, "how not to get stung," and...

"Bees pollinate 75 percent of the fruits, vegetables, and nuts grown in the United States. Around the world, bees pollinate $24 billion worth of crops each year. Without bees, humans would face a drastically reduced diet. We need bees to grow the foods that keep us healthy. But numbers of bees are falling, and that has scientists alarmed. What's causing the decline? Diseases, pesticides, climate change, and loss of habitat are all threatening bee...

This practical guide presents a step-by-step approach to starting your own beehive, along with expert tips for maintaining a healthy colony. You get the latest on honey bee medication and treatments, harvesting and marketing your honey, and the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment and economy.

"There are thousands of species of bees, and not all are yellow and black! However, the telltale yellow and black of the honeybee and bumblebee are the best known. In this volume, beginning readers explore the world of bees and find out what keeps them busy all day! From flying from flower to flower to making honey, the details in this book are both familiar and new to curious future entomologists. Up-close, full-color photographs complement the low-ATOS...

"The Exploring Life Cycles series introduces young readers to the different ways in which plants and animals are born and grow"--

"Swarm, kaleidoscope, fluffle, pack... It is time to celebrate groups of spring animals! What do you call a group of bees? A swarm! Discover why this interesting insect lives in groups, where they live, and what they eat. With amazing photos and lively text, this book takes you inside a beehive, explains what a beekeeper does, and teaches you what you can do to help conserve and protect bees. Get ready to learn all about swarms of bees! ABOUT THE...

Many people think bees are nuisances because they can sting. However, bees have a very important job to do. Bees pollinate our world. Without bees, we wouldn't have many of the foods we eat and many of the beautiful flowers we love. Up-close photographs show how interesting and beautiful bees are. Age-appropriate language allows readers to draw connections between the photographs and the text, which explores bees' life cycle and the habitats in which...