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.

Twelve-year-old Yolanda "Yoly" Ciceron toils with her sister Camila on a strawberry farm outside the city of Silo, which is a beacon of hope in a world ravaged by climate change. Her dreams of living there one day are shattered when her sister lets her know they can no longer afford the school's tuition. Desperate, Yoly accepts a scholarship from the mayor that requires her to put her life in danger on a mission to a weather-ravaged area. Yoly uncovers...

Presents information about bees and how important they are to pollination and ecosystems around the world. Discusses the danger of the declining population of bees and discusses ways readers can help bees in their homes' outdoor spaces.

"Are you ready for the ultimate bee book? With lighthearted watercolor and ink drawings, humorous quips, lists, and musings, OMFG, BEES! will show you just how important these esteemed bee-list celebrities really are. (Hint: We can't live without them.)"-- Provided by publisher.

Honeybees are in danger-with dire consequences for plants, flowers...and honey. Honey has a thousand virtues. Its benefits have been known since the dawn of time and are still explored by scientists today. It may even be an effective alternative to antibiotics. But honey production has dropped due to disease and pesticides, though demand remains high. Some countries must now import it from often unreliable sources. So is the future all bad for bees...

Song of Increase focuses on hidden aspects of apiculture that lead us naturally to more sustainable practices. Freeman illuminates the unity consciousness that guides every action in the colony and how this profound awareness can influence the way we see both the natural world and ourselves. Each chapter presents a wealth of information about the life of bees, including her personal insights and teachings received from the bees themselves.

Lavender is a powerful smell, but could it be even more powerful than we think? New Australian research reveals that not only can the smell of lavender help bees make new memories, but that it can also change their mood, and even change their DNA. Could it do the same for humans? Also, we like to think Tasmania is a refuge from climate change. A cool green island at the bottom of a warming world. But this summer may have seen a tipping point. The...

"Honeybee rescuer Mr. Nelson relocates a colony of 35,000 bees from Mr. Connery's barn back to a hive"-- Provided by publisher.

An introduction to honeybees.