Contains photographs and text that provide young readers with information about what goes on inside the hives of honeybees.

Mortimer invites readers on an eye-opening journey into the secret world of bees-- and the singular world of his fellow bee-keepers. In connecting with a club of disparate but kindred spirits, he discovers the centuries-old history of the trade; the practicality of maintaining it; what bees see, think, and feel; how they talk to each other and socialize; and what can be done to combat their biggest threats, both human and mite. Mortimer delivers an...

Explores what would happen if bees became extinct, and how their extinction would effect not just bees' environment, but the world as a whole.

"Discover the wonder of bees and how to protect them for generations to come"--

This book will delight young readers as they learn about the bee's Awesome Animal Power. Basic information is covered, such as life cycle, range, diet, predators, and threats. Table of contents, body diagram, map, fun facts, facts page, glossary, and index are included.