bees

Discover why BEES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate a lot of plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED. More Nature We Need: Why Do We Need Bats? Why Do We Need Trees? Why Do We Need Poop? Why Do We Need Rain? Why Do We Need Soil?.

Family camping trips are supposed to be fun, but for Parker, Annie, and the Walden family, their trip turns into a nightmare when Parker and Annie get stuck in a swarm of bees, and their mom is attacked by a Martian bird, which belongs to two stranded aliens trying to find their way home.

Kinjal and Kiya's dog disappears before their eyes. Then two enormous flying horses appear and insist on taking them to a place they have never heard of: the Sky Kingdom. The horses need their help solving a mystery: why the bees are disappearing, along with the nectar the horses need to survive. The twins must use Kiya's scientific skills and Kinjal's love of books and language to help the horses. Once there, they discover that the disappearance of the bees is more nefarious than they thought.

"Learn all about bees, how they're being threatened, and what we can do to protect them!"--Provided by publisher.

"Life is sweet for Benedict. Every morning he wakes up to find jars of fresh honey on his back porch. He makes honey toast for breakfast, bakes honey cake in the afternoon, and drinks honey tea before bed. But one day, the jars on Benedict's porch are empty. The bees in his backyard have gone on strike! They are tired of doing all the work around the hive. What can Benedict do to make the bees happy and bring sweetness back to his days?"--Provided by publisher.

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.

"Buzzing bees have long been a critical part of habitat all over Earth. But there are fewer flying friends around. Where have all the bees gone? Learn about the dangers that threaten these important animals--from diseases to loss of habitat--and find out what you can do to help protect bees"--Provided by publisher.

"Something strange is going on with Kittyopolis's bees and Max and Mindy need to figure it out to save the bees and Mindy's mom's campaign for Mayor"--Provided by publisher.

"Pea, Bee, & Jay are searching for treasure when a great big pumpkin storms over and bullies Jay into giving up his very shiny pebble--not cool, Pumpkin. But when they band together to prove that being big doesn't mean you get to push others around, the trio discovers that Pumpkin's got some extra-large issues of her own. Can Pea, Bee, & Jay get to the real root of the problem and bring the farm back to solid ground?"--Provided by publisher.

"Swish, swoosh, fly! You might have heard the words 'busy as a bee,' but what do bees actually do each day? Did you know bees clean their rooms, help feed baby bees, and build the hive they live in? From birth to first flight and beyond, discover all that goes into being a bee in this . . . picture book"--Publisher.