Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year...and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees' natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working...

In a future shaken by climate disasters, Yolanda Cicerón knows that nature is something to be feared. From the crops that don't grow to the terrifying creatures that roam the countryside, Yoly's life in the Valley is brutal and harsh. She dreams of leaving her farm to live in Silo--the most advanced town for miles around. But first, Yoly will need to prove she belongs in a place where only the smartest and most useful are welcomed. Between her razor-sharp...

"Poetry about cool insects with accompanying fascinating facts"--

Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath birdeating tarantula.

Discusses what makes a praying mantis similar to and different from other insects and reveals details about mantis bodies, both inside and out.

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.

Volleyball is action-packed the moment the serve flies through the air. With engaging text and colorful photos, this book explores the ins and out of the sport, from it invention to its worldwide popularity to its foundation of teamwork.

Learn about interesting, unusual bugs from around the world.

Examines the appearance and anatomy of orbweavers, members of the arachnid family, looks at how they develop from egg to adult, and discusses their senses, defenses, and reproduction.

Illustrations accompany information about the deathstalker scorpion.