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This book is suitable for ages 6-12.
These busy insects have intrigued people of all ages for thousands of years. The book describes each stage of a honeybee's life cycle from egg to adult. Full-colour photographs, beautiful illustrations, and easy-to-understand text highlight: how a queen lays eggs and forms a new hive; how eggs develop into workers, drones, or queen bees; how the body of a larva changes to that of an adult through metamorphosis; the roles of workers, drones, and queens in the hive; and how honeybees find food. |
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Reading Level 4 to 8..........
With photos and clear illustrations we get the information we need about the operation of such farms. The text gives the child researcher a clear look at the workings of a farm, today and in the past -- Sally Bender, Brandon Sun, Dec. 1997
Where would we be without farms? Bobbie Kalman takes you on a tour of the farm in four exciting books celebrating farming, livestock, crops, and the people who make it all happen. These simple but comprehensive books feature captivating full-color pictures and illustrations that help explain: -- the necessity of farms -- the wide variety that exist -- farm animals -- the farmer's busy timetable -- farming techniques, tools, and powerful machinery -- environmental concerns -- simple recipes Bees are essential for the production of honey and wax and to orchard farmers for pollinating plants. Hooray for Beekeeping! takes a look at the many aspects of "apiculture" including: -- bee hierarchies and the roles of different bees in the hive -- the anatomy of a bee and how it stings -- pollination and how bees produce honey -- how beekeepers construct apiary hives to raise bees -- the equipment used in caring for hives and harvesting honey -- clothing that protects them from being stung -- how honey and wax are processed into products to be sold -- how to make Sweet and Sticky Apple Sandwiches and Honey Circles" |
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Reading level 4 to 8 ..........
"Hi! My name is Jake. My Mom is a beekeeper. She works with bees." |
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From the perspective of a honeybee, the backyard is a busy place. A young bee faces many challenges as it takes its place in the hive and joins in the work of the bee community.
About the Author:
Judy Allen is an award-winning author whose novel Awaiting Developments was short-listed for the Whitbread Children's Novel Award. Judy Allen and illustrator Tudor Humphries created Kingfisher's award-winning Backyard Books series and many other successful books, including the Reading Rainbow selections Tiger and Seal. |
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Reading level 4 to 8
Information about honeybees has never been more interesting. As in Micucci's The Life and Times of the Apple (Orchard, 1992), text and illustrations perfectly complement one another in a concise presentation of facts about the insects both within and outside the hive. Their physical characteristics, division of labor, and role in pollination are fully described. Additional fascinating facts about a bee's year-round activities, the job of the beekeeper, the many products that contain beeswax and other natural products from the hive, and ways honey has been used throughout history are included. Excellent organization with attention to clear labeling of diagrams and correct juxtaposition of text and illustrations combine with a direct writing style that makes the material easy to understand. Even the "tail-wagging dance" that directs bees to flower locations is simple to follow. The author's naturalistic watercolors are beautifully rendered in soft hues that reflect the true colorations, and a whimsical little bee in glasses appears periodically to lend a touch of humor. There is no index, but a table of contents leads to specific topics. A book that is right on target for young readers...
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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