Central Kansas Library System

Bees don't just produce honey. Your food supply depends on them. Apiarist Dave Hackenberg's bees have a busy travel schedule, pollinating around the United States from February to July. So when Dave inspected four hundred of his hives and found that the bees had simply vanished, a dream team of bee scientists got to work.

"In Planters, early fluent readers will learn how planters work to plant crops, including different parts of the machine, how they've changed agriculture, and new technology being implemented. Beautiful, crisp, full-color photographs complement the text. Planters features infographics, sidebars, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Children can learn more about planters using our safe search engine...

Describes the many cultures found around the world.

Introduces bees and beekeeping, covering such aspects as pollination, the making of honey, and beekeeping equipment and practices.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of honeybees and how honey is made and harvested.

In this book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem.

Presents a variety of games and other activities to promote awareness of different cultures around the world.

An introduction to the importance of honey throughout history and around the world, including discussions of its composition and how it is produced, gathered, sold, and used. Includes a number of recipes for cosmetics and food dishes.