The Buzz on Honeybees

By Cathy Kaemmerlen

Book - The Buzz on Honeybees by Cathy Kaemmerlen

Illustrated: Kathy Coates

Itty Bitty Betty, the Storytelling Honeybee, collects stories instead of nectar like the other bees. She shares her 'beeziness,' taking readers on a narrated journey introducing young and old alike to the real 'buzz' on honeybees.

With Betty as a guide, young readers learn that one out of every three mouthfuls of food we eat is a direct result of bee pollination; that honey is the only food made by insects, it never spoils, and is filled with nutrients; and that there are more than three hundred different kinds of honey in the United States alone - pretty heavy stuff for such tiny little insects. Itty Bitty Betty shares information like pollen, scattering facts along with swarming stories, bee folklore, and bee tidbits. Cathy Kaemmerlen provides bee terminology and gives easy-to-understand definitions of bee terms. Featured are several anecdotes about bee behavior, including one from nationally known beekeeper Jim Ovbey giving fun details on swarming bees in search of a new home. Itty Bitty Betty’s stories are illustrated with beautifully painted representations of bees and their habits from Kathy Coates. Filled with interesting facts, this educational adventure from the littlest of bees is sure to delight readers of all ages.

REVIEWS:

Christy Hemenway, author of The Thinking Beekeeper and owner of Gold Star Honeybees:

'Cute and sweet! Our storytelling honeybee guide, Itty Bitty Betty, takes the young reader on an educational journey through some of the most remarkable aspects of bee behavior and some fascinating bits of bee lore.
Kathy Coate's illustrations - especially of the Queen, Worker, and Drone bees are lovely; certainly as striking as any found in more scientific journals. Really nice. If I had owned this book as a child, I would have very fond memories of it today!'

Amazon Reviews:

A Sweet Way to Learn About Nature By Dee Long:

'This book is a great way to inspire children to learn more about the natural world around them, more specifically how honeybees contribute to the food chain, not only through the pollination process but also one of the most amazing food products on the planet -- honey! Beautifully illustrated, with plenty of interesting honeybee trivia, like which is the only place on Earth too cold to support honeybees!'

Great Buzz on Honeybees By Bob Kann:

'The Buzz on Honeybees is oh so sweet! Itty Bitty Betty and the beedazzling puns add a playful element to this children's book which is rich with interesting information and fascinating stories about the world of bees. Wonderful for all ages.'

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