Introduces the behavior, habitat, and life cycle of honeybees.

Presents facts about the ongoing investigation into the decline of honey bees around the world from colony collapse disorder, as scientists look at the impact of such factors as pesticides, farmer transportation of bee hives, fungal infections, and climate change.

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a fieldtrip to a beehive in her magic school bus.

Depicts the life cycle and habits of the honeybee, describing in detail the organization of the hive and the making of honey.

Describes the process of making honey, from a bee's collection of nectar to honey production on a beekeeper's farm.

Illustrations and simple texts teach young children about honeybees and the different jobs they performs within the hive.

Contains photographs and text that provide young readers with information about what goes on inside the hives of honeybees.

Explains the behavior and lives of bees, discussing how they collect nectar from flowers, care for their eggs and queen bee, and communicate with each other.

"Introduces the reader to bees and explains the roles they play in the environment."--

"An exploration of the life cycle of bees and how they construct hives and make honey."--