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Judy Moody and the bad luck charm / by McDonald, Megan.; Reynolds, Peter,1961-;
The lucky penny in Judy's pocket seems to be working, and she intends to ride that wave of good fortune all the way to Washington.
Subjects: Moody, Judy (Fictitious character); Spelling bees; Families; Schools; Luck;
© 2013., Candlewick,

Planting for pollinators : creating a garden haven / by Angel, Heather,author,photographer.;
"Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and beetles, some of our favourite foods, flowers and plants would cease to exist. Whether you have a large garden, an urban balcony or just a window box, planting to encourage pollinators is a fantastic and surprisingly easy first step in creating a wildlife-friendly space. Planting for Pollinators features a wide range of plants, with guidance on the best ways to nurture lawns and verges, pollinator predation and tips on watching and photographing wildlife. Beautifully illustrated throughout with images from award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel, this essential guide will show you how plants communicate with insects, and why it's so important to protect our pollinators. Organised by season and featuring more than 100 plant species - including bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and climbers - this practical guide will help you to discover the short- and long-term benefits of having a variety of pollinators visit your garden."--Back cover.
Subjects: Bees.; Butterfly gardening.; Gardening to attract wildlife.; Insect pollinators; Pollinators.;

The Honeys / by La Sala, Ryan.;
"Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he can about his once-inseparable sister who'd grown tragically distant. Mars's genderfluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions--and expectations--of his politically-connected family. This includes attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place. What Mars finds is a bucolic fairytale not meant for him. Folksy charm and sun-drenched festivities camouflage old-fashioned gender roles and a toxic preparatory rigor. Mars seeks out his sister's old friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for the beehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautiful and terrifying--and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline's death. But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountain breezes give way to hints of decay. Mars's memories begin to falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Something is hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Mars can't find it soon, it will eat him alive"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Horror fiction.; Sisters; Siblings; Gender nonconformity; Bees; Boarding schools;

Make way for Butterfly / by Burach, Ross.;
Butterfly learns from Bee that he too is a pollinator and can help in the important work of pollinating plants.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Helping behavior; Butterflies; Bees; Pollination;

Honey bus : a memoir of loss, courage and a girl saved by bees / by May, Meredith,author.;
Includes bibliographical resources."Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her eyes, in the secret world of bees"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; May, Meredith.; Bee culture; Women beekeepers; Women journalists;

Buzz! [graphic novel] / by Hirsh, Ananth,author.; Garza, Fen,colourist.; Stone, Tess,illustrator,colourist,letterer.;
Webster's first day of school goes off the rails when he ends up at a back-alley rumble ... FOR UNDERGROUND SPELLING!? He's nicknamed the Golden Kid, and from that moment on he's drawn into the world of underground spelling bees, where letters fly like shurikens and defeat is never an option. His talent is recognized by the mysterious and dashing Outlaw King, Khan, and the suave and plucky Black Queen, Bonnie, and they introduce to him the new challenge of no-holds-barred competitive spelling.
Subjects: Action and adventure comics.; Graphic novels.; High school students; Spelling bees;

The last beekeeper / by Dalton, Julie Carrick,author.;
"Julie Carrick Dalton's The Last Beekeeper is a celebration of found family, an exploration of truth versus power, and the triumph of hope in the face of despair. "Fans of Delia Owens will swoon to find their new favorite author." (Hank Phillippi Ryan) It's been more than a decade since the world has come undone, and Sasha Severn has returned to her childhood home with one goal in mind-find the mythic research her father, the infamous Last Beekeeper, hid before he was incarcerated. There, Sasha is confronted with a group of squatters who have claimed the quiet, idyllic farm as a way to escape the horrific conditions of state housing. While she feels threatened by their presence at first, the friends soon become her newfound family, offering what she hasn't felt since her father was imprisoned: security and hope. Maybe it's time to forget the family secrets buried on the farm and focus on her future. But just as she settles into her new life, Sasha witnesses the impossible. She sees a honeybee, presumed extinct. People who claim to see bees are ridiculed and silenced for reasons Sasha doesn't understand, but she can't shake the feeling that this impossible bee is connected to her father's missing research. Fighting to uncover the truth could shatter Sasha's fragile security and threaten the lives of her new-found family-or it could save them all. Sasha's journey is a meditation on forgiveness and redemption and a reminder to cherish the beauty that still exists in this fragile world. Also by Julie Carrick Dalton: Waiting for the Night Song"--
Subjects: Apocalyptic fiction.; Ecofiction.; Novels.; Bees; Families; Family secrets; Farms; Fathers and daughters;

The queen, the bear and the bumblebee / by Petty, Dini; Cowles, Rose,1967-;
Three friends set sail on a flying red ship into the far reaches of space and through their adventures learn the importance of believing in themselves and being happy with who they are.
Subjects: Queens; Bears; Bees; Self-acceptance; Friendship; Narrative poetry; Imagination; Rhyming stories.;
© c2000., Whitecap Books,

Exotic invaders : killer bees, fire ants, and other alien species are infesting America! / by Lesinski, Jeanne M.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 48) and index.Describes five species that are not native to North America--the sea lamprey, fire ants, zebra mussels, European starlings, and African honey bees--and efforts to handle the problems their introduction has caused.
Subjects: Nonindigenous pests; Nonindigenous pests; Pest introduction;
© 1996., Walker,

Staying a hive / by Colleen, Marcie.; James, Steve,1980-;
When Queen Beetrice and her hive of bees buzz into the Grumpy Woods and open up a honey shop, the Super Happy Party Bears become their biggest customers. The bears eat so much honey that they go into early hibernation, a dream come true for the other residents of the woods -- finally some peace and quiet! But the forest is soon overflowing with uneaten honey and the grumpy animals decide they must throw an un-slumber party to wake up the bears.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Bees; Honey; Bears; Parties; Forest animals;