One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom.---from the publisher
80 pages 978-1419726156 Ages 6-9
Keywords: bees, insects, science, history, how things work, 6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, nature, wonder, nonfiction
