What makes a bee a bee?
It’s not their color or the fact that they make honey. (In fact, only a few bees can even make honey).
I started learning about bees a couple years ago. They’re fascinating animals, and they’re an incredibly diverse group of insects!
When we think about bees, we usually think about honeybees or maybe bumblebees. We ignore or forget the carpenter bees, mason bees, sweat bees, mining bees, sunflower bees, and many others.
My new book, A Bee or Not a Bee?, takes a closer look at some of these bees!
About the Book
What is a bee?
Is it a fluffy insect with stripes?
Is it yellow-and-black?
Does it make honey?
You probably know about honey bees–those fluffy, yellow-and-black honey-producers. Maybe you’ve even have heard that bees are in trouble?
But what about all the other bees?
The bumblebees, the mason bees, the ones that don’t have stripes, and the bees that don’t make honey . . .
A Bee or Not a Bee? explores the busy world of bees–not just honeybees, but all kinds of bees. (And if you didn’t know that there *are* other kinds of bees, then this is the book for you!)
Learn about all of these bees–and some other pollinators in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book!
It’s a book for preschoolers, early readers, and nature explorers of all ages. Kids will love the bright illustrations, and teachers can use it to supplement NGSS/STEM lessons on pollination.
Book Reviews:
Bees are an essential part of our environment. Their work in nature benefits us all. That’s why children should get to know them, respect them, and understand their helpful work to balance nature. . . . The text is concise and the information is relevant. The topics covered are wide, such as the bees feeding and organizing their colonies. The content is appropriate for children of all ages. ~ Five star review, Readers Favorite
You can find more information about this book at aesauble.com/bees