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

"Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. Everyone knows they exist, but few people stop to think about them--that is, until they start disappearing. In Buzz, biologist Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our harvests,...

"Bees are some of nature's best friends. Why? They help support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, they also benefit people. For example, bees are powerful pollinators. They make honey and help produce many of the foods we eat. Look inside to learn all about bees, how they're being threatened, and what we can do to protect them!"--

Hear all the buzz on bees--small insects with a big job! Learn how you can help keep them flying high.

"Looking closely at the life cycle of one bee, this book helps readers of all ages understand and appreciate the contributions and significance of all bees"--

"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...

This book introduces readers to the unique features of bees. Basic information is covered, such as anatomy, life cycle, habitat, range, diet, and how bees make honey. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Bees and Flowers explores the close mutualistic relationship between the plants and insects. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience."--

When she is chosen to compete in the local spelling bee, Stacey learns that, win or lose, her words are powerful, and sometimes perseverance is the most important word of all, in this debut picture book from the iconic voting rights advocate.