Offers an in-depth look at an endangered and vital part of the natural world. Accompanying information about the history, social structure and science behind the world of bees and honey are conservation activities to make the world a place where hives of bees can thrive.

Beatrice is a bee. She and her 50,000 sisters have always lived in Big Tree Hive. But lately, the neighbors have been making some changes. As Beatrice sets out to search for a new home for her family, she discovers a surprising new place to belong. This lushly illustrated story is a sweet reflection on home, habitat, and how to be a good neighbor.

Describes the life cycle, behavior, and physical characteristics of honeybees, as well as how they make honey and carry pollen from one flower to another.

Introduces readers to the lives of bees and how they help their environments.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the diet, life cycle, behavior, and habitat of bees. Special emphasis is placed on the bee's hive"--

Whether they live alone or together, in a hive or in a hole in the ground, bees do some of the most important work on the planet: pollinating plants. What's the Buzz? celebrates the magic of bees-from swarming to dancing to making honey-and encourages readers to do their part to keep the hives alive. All over the world, bee colonies are dwindling, but everyone can do something to help save the bees, from buying local honey to growing a bee-friendly...

"Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it--eazy me-zee! But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course...and right into two unlikely new buds: a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all, and a bird named Jay who can't figure out how to fly. On their own they may not look like much, but if this trio can stick together, they just...

From pollination, gardening, beekeeping, and recipes, this guide has everything amateur and veteran apiarists to keep a hive buzzing. Beekeeping might seem exotic or old-fashioned, but around the world it is becoming more and more common to find a hive or two in urban spaces and suburban backyards. Some modern beekeepers are inspired by the desire to help out the frequently beleaguered creatures, others simply enjoy fresh honey from the most local...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to the life cycle of a bee. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

These very short poems show young children the ways in which bees and bears are the same and ways in which they are different. Includes colorful, entrancing illustrations.