
Description
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 to answer these questions . . . and save the world's honeybees before it's too late.
Product Details
Publisher | Millbrook Press (Tm) |
Publish Date | August 01, 2013 |
Pages | 48 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781467705929 |
Dimensions | 9.8 X 10.0 X 0.5 inches | 1.0 pounds |
About the Author
Over 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.
Reviews
"[The title] stands as fine example of science writing for newbie science readers--and teachers extending their use of trade books under Common Core." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
-- (11/1/2013 12:00:00 AM)"An excellent first purchase for reports as well as for general interest." --starred, School Library Journal
-- (9/1/2013 12:00:00 AM)"Markle presents a solid, respectful overview of colony collapse disorder....In all, a solid addition to the insect shelves, with a valuable emphasis on science as process." --Kirkus Reviews
-- (9/15/2013 12:00:00 AM)"This attractive volume explores the world of honeybees and the mysterious malady that threatens them....Throughout the book, excellent color photos illustrate the text." --Booklist
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