Hirsch, Rebecca E.
Summary: 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 populations. Some bee species are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 595.79 HIRRzezak, Joanna
Summary: Mr Busby the beekeeper is the proud owner of hundreds of hives. Have a look inside them to find out how bees take care of their queen and make honey, then follow the swarm as they fly off into the countryside to collect nectar. Readers will learn about pollination and all the plants, insects, animals and birds that take part in the process; they will also find out the amazing ways bees are so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Ltd 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 RZECaprioli, Claire
Summary: "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....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J595.79 CAPThompson, Laurie Ann
Summary: "You might have heard the words 'busy as a bee.' But what do bees do each day? Did you know bees... clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the honeycomb they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Unstead, Sue
Summary: "Read about the busy, buzzy life of bees! Discover what makes bees special and why these insects are so important to flowers, people, and more." -- Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 UNSHiggins, Melissa
Summary: "What makes a bee a bee? What are the buzziest bees from around the world? Carefully leveled, engaging text supports life science curriculum related to classification, behavior, life cycles, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pebble 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 HIGKetchum, Liza
Summary: "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"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: University of Minnesota Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 KETCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 KETChancellor, Deborah
Summary: "A child narrator tells the story of Polly, a honeybee; she works for her hive and queen and collects pollen and nectar to make honey. Back matter includes a matching game, different species of bees, a kid-friendly recipe, and additional information"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Press, an Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 CHASummary: "World of Pollinators is an amazing book filled with important information about our world's pollinators and the impact they have in our environment. The book engages and informs about pollinating insects, birds, and flowers (and some furry animal pollinators) and all their unique traits. It teaches you what pollen is, how it works, and why some insects and birds are pollinators and some are...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fox Chapel Publishing Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 571.8 WORWeatherford, Carole Boston
Summary: A true story of determination and groundbreaking achievement follows eighth grade African American spelling champion MacNolia Cox, who left Akron, Ohio, in 1936 to compete in the prestigious National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., only to be met with prejudice and discrimination.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 COXBarton, Bethany
Summary: "An enthusiastic bee-loving narrator tries to convince a bee-phobic friend that our fuzzy, flying neighbors are our friends--we should all give bees a chance!"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2017
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Summary: "This fascinating nonfiction text will teach about wasps, hornets, and honeybees. Introductionary look at decoding multiple words using consonants whose names do not link to a specific sound - h, w, and y. Includes a note to caregiver and word list"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Norwood House Press 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Pre-Reader (Orange), Call number: JBR ORANGE CORHeiligman, Deborah
Summary: "Jump in and get up close to honey bees to learn all about what they are, how hard they work, and the important tasks they perform during their life cycle."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: J 595.79 HEIMaclaine, James
Summary: "What do bees and wasps eat? What type of nests do they make? How do bees make honey? In this book you';; find the answers and lots more about the fascinating lives of bees and wasps"--Page 2 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: [EDC Pub.] 2013
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MACLeaf, Christina.
Summary: "Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces honeybees to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2018
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Summary: "One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J OVS 595.799 Socha 2015Wallace, Karen.
Summary: Explains the behavior and lives of bees, discussing how they collect nectar from flowers, care for their eggs and queen bee, and communicate with each other.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE WalZimmerman, Adeline J.
Summary: "In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books/Jump!, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 ZIMMilner, Charlotte
Summary: DK's The Bee Book is a wonderful introduction to the humble honeybee: nature's hardest worker, and much more than just a provider of honey! Bees are incredibly industrious, brilliant at building, super social, and--most importantly--responsible for a third of every mouthful of food you eat! Find out how bees talk to one another, what it takes to become a queen bee, what the life of a worker bee...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MILCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 MILQuigley, Andrea
Summary: Offers an illustrated introduction to bees that explores what they are, their behavior, what they produce, and their cultural associations, with numerous activities, experiments, and crafts on the subject for readers to try.
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Publisher / Publication Date: QEB 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 QUIBone, Emily.
Summary: "Why do bees have furry bodies? What happens inside a beehive? How do bees know where to find flowers? Find out all about the amazing world of bees in this illustrated flap book for young children, with a focus on why bees are so important and all the jobs they do that keep the planet healthy"--From the publisher's web site.
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Publisher / Publication Date: EDC Pub. 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Set Look Inside 595.79 Bone 2021Daynes, Katie
Summary: Why do we need bees? How do they make honey? And who's who in a beehive? Children can find the answers to these questions and many more in this informative lift-the-flap book. With colourful illustrations, simple text and chunky flaps to lift, young children can discover lots of amazing facts about bees and why they need our help.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Contents: Fact file: honeybees -- Lot of bees -- Bee basics -- Big eyes -- Sensational bees -- Wonderful wings -- Keep away: stripes -- Bee-ware -- Honeycomb hives -- Inside the hive -- Nectar and pollen -- Honey stomach -- Let's dance -- Healthy honey -- Growing up -- Emerging adults -- Droning on -- Work, work, work -- Hive comfort -- Gate-crashers -- Gentle giants -- Africanized bees -- Buzzwords.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grolier 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.799 JAMHegarty, Patricia
Summary: "Peek through the holes in this bright and lively book, and discover the bustling life of a bee. Children will love discovering the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment, from pollinating colorful flowers to buzzing about the bright and beautiful meadow."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Doubleday Books for Young Readers 2016