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Buzz about bees / by Kari-Lynn Winters.

Summary:

An in-depth look at the history and social structure of and science behind the world of bees and honey.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1554552028
  • ISBN: 9781554552023
  • Physical Description: 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map.
  • Publisher: Markham, Ont. : Fitzhenry & Whiteside, c2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Silver Birch Express Award nominee, 2014.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.
Subject: Bees > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Lakeshore Branch J 595.799 Win 31681002615110 JNONFIC Available -
Stroud Branch J 595.799 Win 31681002615102 JNONFIC Available -

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  • Firefly Books Ltd

    2014 Silver Birch Express Award nominee

    Canadian Science Writers' Association Outstanding Youth Book 2013 shortlist

    On CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens list 2013

    On Resource Links Best of 2013 list

    On Ontario Library Association Best Bets List 2013

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    Buzz About Bees is the latest addition to the series that includes Lowdown on Earthworms and follows the same formula offering 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.

  • Independent Publishing Group
    Imagine a world without bees. Not only would it be less colourful - with fewer wildflowers and flowering plants - it would be less fruitful as well. A world without bees would mean a world where the food supply would be significantly diminished. Global bee researcher Laurence Packer estimates that bees are responsible for 1/3 of our food supply.

    Buzz About Bees is the latest addition to the series that includes Lowdown on Earthworms and follows the same formula offering 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.

  • Midpoint Books

    2014 Silver Birch Express Award nominee

    Canadian Science Writers' Association Outstanding Youth Book 2013 shortlist

    On CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens list 2013

    On Resource Links Best of 2013 list

    On Ontario Library Association Best Bets List 2013

    Imagine a world without bees. Not only would it be less colorful - with fewer wildflowers and flowering plants - it would be less fruitful as well. A world without bees would mean a world where the food supply would be significantly diminished. Global bee researcher Laurence Packer estimates that bees are responsible for 1/3 of our food supply.

    Buzz About Bees is the latest addition to the series that includes Lowdown on Earthworms and follows the same formula offering 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.


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