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...

"Visit a whimsical workshop and follow along as we learn How To Build an Insect! Conversational text and playful illustrations introduce readers to insect body parts in this charming picture book."--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces mosquitoes to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

Fly Guy is buzzing around outside today learning about insects.

"The award-winning duo of Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again, this time creating a gorgeous look at the fascinating world of beetles. From flea beetles to bombardier beetles, an incredible variety of these beloved bugs are showcased here in all their splendor." -- Amazon.com

Honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson relocates a colony of 35,000 bees from Mr. Connery's barn back to a hive.

"Busy as a bee" often describes an individual who is active and hardworking. Busy as a Bee dives into bee characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject.

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

Bees are living things and the world is made up of many kinds of life. Every living thing has a life cycle--they are born, they grow, they reproduce, and eventually they die. In this book, learn about the life cycle of the bee.

Provides a look into the life cycle of a ladybug illustrating how these little bugs grow into bright, flying beetles with vivid red coats and shiny black spots.