The Bumblebee Queen
Item: 913631

The Bumblebee Queen

ISBN: 978-1-57091-363-1

by April Pulley Sayre

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 bumblebee queen's lifecycle ae fully explained, with fascinating details even young children will understand.

Patricial 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.

Paperback, 32 pages