Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and environment of bees.

"The Next Time You See books are not meant to present facts to be memorized. They are written to inspire a sense of wonder about ordinary objects or phenomena and foster a desire to learn more about the natural world. Children might initially be afraid of bees, but when they learn what an important job they are doing for us and our planet, they realize that these tiny animals are essential to life as we know it, and hopefully that fear will develop...

"Teaches readers how to tell the difference between bees and wasps through conversational, witty text and hilarious images"--

Introduces bees, discussing how they find food and where they live.

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

Young children can join Maisy as she tends to her growing garden and learns all about the bees that live there--and why they're so important to our natural world.

"One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials...