250 Species of Bumblebees in the World.
Award-winning author April Pulley Sayre introduces young readers to the
bumblebee queen in simple, captivating language. From her underground
nest as spring warms the ground, to her efforts to build and care for
her colony, all aspects of the bumble- bee queen's lifecycle are fully
explained, with fascinating details even young children will understand.
Patricia Wynne's scientifically accurate illustrations detail hive life
so beautifully, you can almost hear the constant buzz and smell the
flowers. Young readers will look at bumblebees in a whole new light.
Includes ideas for good bee-havior, suggested reading, and Web sites for
further study.