Sunday, July 12, 2020

Bee Book, The by Charlotte Milner. 2018

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Inspiration Book:
The bee book by Milner, Charlotte — DK, 2018 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0.  Text and illustrations provide an introduction to bees, focusing on how they live, how they work, and how they support each other and their hive. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com.
Rationale: About ten years ago, the first bee colony collapse was announced. Immediately after, many new up-to-date books about bees, their life cycle, their value to life on earth, and the danger to life on earth, if too many colonies collapsed, were published. This My Books Alive entry reflects all those topics and the many new books that are available. Actually, I began this particular entry a while ago, but it was one of those entries that never quite developed the way I wanted. As a result, I continued to collect resources and ideas and changed the Inspiration Book three times as new books about bees arrived.
At my small school, a spiraling sequential curriculum is the general rule. For the topics of bees, second grade learns about bees as an example of the insect family. Fourth or fifth graders learn about the insect family, referring back to what they learned about bees in second grade and explore specific bees. Pollination is often included as an extended topic. Seventh and eighth graders study the ecological impact of the colony collapse. As a result there are three lessons that follow that sequence presented here. The Inspiration Book, The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner (DK, 2018) follows that same general order. Additional Outstanding Science Trade Books about bees are included as the resources for that grade. Special resources for the award books are also included. As with all the My Books Alive bibliographies, feel free to use them for book selection purposes. 
The State of Washington Department of Agriculture has wonderful bee resources that have been worked into the grade level lessons. Although UnBEElieveables by Douglas Florian (Beach Lane Books, 2012) is not one of the award books, it is one of those titles to be sure to include in the collection. Then, when each grade is studying Bees, bring out the book and share the poetry. Better yet, select several of the poems for each grade, make them into a poster, and share and post when the second or fourth or fifth or seventh or eighth graders are studying bees. You’ll be surprised how many students will remember the poems even after several years have passed.
If it can be arranged, have each grade grouping do their bee study at the same time, then invite a local beekeeper to  discuss the process of collecting honeycombs and creating honey. The beekeeper presentation is part of each grade level lesson.Make sure your students are ready with questions. Each grade level follows basically the same procedure--presentation of essential questions, followed by reading a particular section of the Inspiration Book with follow-up discussion of the essential questions. Each group also prepares questions for the beekeeper.
Grades K-3--The Buzz About Bees
Background: Most of my younger students know very little about bees other than they are afraid of them because they sting. The Inspiration Book, although it is advertised as a book for students in grades K-3, is too densely packed for a traditional library story hour about bees. Even the Teacher Guide for the book suggests that the book be broken into sections to use on different days or to use it as a resource book. I’ve chosen to divide the book into three segments and use one segment for each grade level lesson. Thus, for these grades, emphasize pp. 4-15. 
Preparation: Gather as many of the OSTB as possible for Grades K-3 as well as any others you may also have in the collection appropriate for the grades.
Decide which songs and fingerplays you might like to use that are listed under Teacher Resources.
Ask for donations of unopened jars of honey from home or local retailers.
Gather paper plates, napkins, pretzel sticks to use in a taste test. Put a spoonful of each type of honey on a plate to be used by three or four students. Provide enough pretzel sticks for each student to taste each honey with a different stick--no double dipping. Label each honey with a color code.
Chart paper.
Make arrangements for a beekeeper to visit. Encourage the keeper to wear the gear needed to gather honey. Capture the visit with a digital camera.

Introduction: I’ve placed a number of jars of a sweet on the table. From the labels’ pictures and words can you tell what’s in the jars? That’s right it’s honey. How do we get honey? (Hopefully, somebody will mention bees and not the grocery store--direct the comments toward bees.) Our Inspiration Book is The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner. We’re only going to read and study the first pages and the other grades will read and study the rest of the book. 
Read aloud pp. 4-15
The bee book by Milner, Charlotte — DK, 2018 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0.  Text and illustrations provide an introduction to bees, focusing on how they live, how they work, and how they support each other and their hive. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com.
Let’s look more closely at our jars of honey. The labels may give us some special information. (Pass jars around for students to read the plant the bees used and/or the location of harvest.) There are many kinds of honey and many places where honey comes from. Does all honey taste the same? Let’s check. (Allow time for sampling, having students note the color code of their favorite) Do you have a favorite? Let’s vote. (Record vote, then reveal the jar result from the code.)
We will be having a visitor later this week, a beekeeper. We’ve already learned a little about beekeepers from the Inspiration Book. Our next book tells us more.
Read aloud:

The beeman by Krebs, Laurie; illustrated by Cis, Valeria — Barefoot Books, c2008, p2009 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.3. A child describes the work Grandpa does to take care of honeybees and harvest the honey they make.

OR
The honeybee man by Nargi, Lela  — Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.5 Fred, a beekeeper, keeps his hives on the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, and distributes their honey to his neighbors. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers.
When our beekeeper comes (next week, later in the week, etc.) we’ll have a chance to ask questions. I’ll write your questions on the chart paper. (Write questions and include student’s name--that student can ask the question when the beekeeper visits.) Now, we’ll be ready when the keeper comes.
OSTB About Bees for Grades K-3
Honey in a hive by Rockwell, Anne F  — HarperCollins, 2005--595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0 An introduction to the behavior and life cycle of honeybees, with particular emphasis on the production of honey.  Beehives, Bees, Honey, Honeybee NSTA 2006

The beeman by Krebs, Laurie; illustrated by Cis, Valeria — Barefoot Books, c2008, p2009 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.3. A child describes the work Grandpa does to take care of honeybees and harvest the honey they make.

Educator’s Guide from Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom https://wisagclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Beeman-Educator-Guide.pdf
Lesson Plan from New Mexico Ag In the Classroom https://newmexico.agclassroom.org/resources/doc/literacy/beeman_ffa.pdf
Educator’s Guide from Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association https://www.trpa.net/rc_files/105/Beeman-Educators%20Guide.pdf
Now you know what you eat : pictures and answers for the curious mind by Fisher, Valorie   641.3; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.4. Dive deep into the science of what we eat and where ingredients come from by exploring what happens behind the scenes of favorite, everyday foods like pizza, honey, milk, maple syrup, vegetable soup, and more! With the help of bold, eye-catching yet simple graphics, inquisitive minds will love discovering what makes popcorn pop, why bread rises, and how bees make honeycomb. NSTA 
The honeybee man by Nargi, Lela  — Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.5 Fred, a beekeeper, keeps his hives on the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, and distributes their honey to his neighbors. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers. A wonderful story demonstrating that gardens and interactions with them do not only occur out in the country but are very doable in the city. The Honeybee Man takes the reader through the process of keeping bees and making honey in a rooftop apartment in New York City. Scientific diagrams included on the front and back inside covers. CCBC, NSTA 2012 
Support Materials from Reading is Fundamental https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/honeybee-man




Lesson Plan from Growing Minds (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) https://growing-minds.org/documents/honey-bees-lesson-plan.pdf/
Lesson Plan from The Classroom Bookshelf http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2011/09/the-honeybee-man/
How animals build by Butterfield, Moira — Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2017. 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.0
Text and illustrations look at different animal homes, including ones in the sky, underground, on land, and under the sea.  Do bees need cement mixers to build hives? NSTA 2018
These bees count! by Formento, Alison  — Albert Whitman, 2012--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.9 Mr. Tate's class visits a bee and honey farm, where Farmer Ellen teaches the children how to listen to the bees talk. Bees count in so many ways! The author creatively integrates math, science, and social studies concepts to help inform the reader about the essential role that bees play in our global food supply. Beekeepers, Bees, Counting, Honeybee, Human-animal communication, School field trips
Teacher’s Guide from Alison Ashley Formento https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=31698
In the trees, honeybees by Mortensen, Lori — Dawn Publications, 2009--595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.0 An introduction to a wild colony of honeybees that offers close-up views of the queen, the cells, and bee eggs, and an understanding of their lives. NSTA 2010
Dance  Activity from Dawn Publications http://dawnpub.com/activities/Bees_Activity.pdf
Candle  Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Candle_Activity.pdf
Card Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Card_Activity.pdf
Flower Power Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Flower_Activity.pdf
Flying High Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Flying_Activity.pdf
Home, Sweet Home Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/BeesHome_Activity.pdf
Writing Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Tales_Activity.pdf
Hive Activity from Dawn Publications http://dawnpub.com/activities/Busy_Activity.pdf
Sunrise, Sunset Activity from Dawn Publications https://dawnpub.com/activities/Sunrise_Activity.pdf


The buzz on bees : why are they disappearing? by Rotner, Shelley - Holiday House, p2010, c2010 --638--Int Lvl: K-3--Rd Lvl: 4.2. Examines possible causes for the disappearance of bees, discusses how the loss of bees can affect food and clothing, and explains how scientists are trying to solve the mystery. Easy-to-read text and eye-catching photos help capture bees at work as pollinators and their alarming Colony Collapse Disorder. What is the mystery of disappearing bee colonies and their effect on our food sources? End notes called “Bee active” provide conservation ideas. A “Find out more!” section suggests many websites that will teach readers to take proactive measures. NSTA 2011 OP
www.first-school.ws › ... › Letter B › B is for Bee or Bumblebee Bee craft and preschool lesson plan printable activities, alphabet letter b theme for preschool and Kindergarten.
Flight of the honey bee (Read And Wonder) by Huber, Raymond — Candlewick Press, 2013. 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4.  Follows a scout honeybee through its day and provides facts about honeybees and their importance to humans. Bees, Honeybee. 
Reading Guide from Words Alive https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56663dee841abafca76d6f46/t/582948a8e58c628c3ca8de88/1479100585906/Flight+Of+The+Honey+Bee_SG+Integrative+Strategy+Guide.pdf
Teaching Ideas from Unleashing Readers http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=6615

Classroom Ideas from Candlewick Press https://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763667609.btg.1.pdf
TEACHER RESOURCES:

Washington Agriculture in the Classroom
Companion Resource. UnBEElievables. This book pairs facts about honey bees with fun, engaging poems and colorful illustrations. Through 14 clever poems the book explores topics ranging from bee anatomy to the role of the queen bee to making honey. Author(s). Douglas Florian. LessonsAssociated with this Resource.
 Here is the beehive [fingerplay]
 Here is the beehive, [clench fist]
Where are the bees?
Hidden away where nobody sees.
Watch and you'll see them come out of their hive
[bring out fingers one at a time]
one, two, three, four, five.
Buzz, buzz, buzz.
 Baby bumble bee [song]
 I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee
Won't my mommy be so proud of me?
I'm bringing home a baby bumble bee
Ouch - it stung me!
I'm squishing up the baby bumble bee
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm squishing up a baby bumble bee;
Ooh, it's so yucky !
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee,
Won't my mommy be so proud of me.
I'm wiping off the baby bumble bee
Now my mommy won't be mad at me.

Photocopy beehive on branch and bees. Cut out bees ahead of time. Give each child 5 and a hive. Have them color bees and hive, then paste the bees onto the picture of the have.

Too Bee Or Not To Bee K-3: Students recognize that bees are important in the reproduction of plants and to the survival of animals.  In this bee lesson plan, students become familiar with the parts of bees and how those adaptations help them pollinate plants. Students complete activities to show the importance of bees in the food chain and other bee functions. Arizona Grown Specialty Crop http://web.archive.org/web/20130704164111/http://cals.arizona.edu/agliteracy/pdf/lessons/to_bee.pdf
The Amazing Honey Bee State of Washington Agriculture Department Lesson Plans https://www.agclassroom.org/WA/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=686


Grades 3-6--Too Bee Or Not To Bee
Background: Most of my students know very little about bees other than they are afraid of them because they sting and what they may have remembered from the primary grade lesson.  The Inspiration Book, although it is promoted as a book for students in grades K-3, is too densely packed for a traditional library story hour about bees for the primary grade level. Even the Teacher Guide for the book suggests that the book be broken into sections to use on different days or to use it as a resource book. For Grades 3-6, the emphasis is on pages 16-21 about pollination.
Preparation: Gather as many of the OSTB as possible that are appropriate for Grades 3-6 as well as any others you may have in the collection appropriate for the grades.
Chart paper with the essential questions (see below) written on pages.
3 x 5 notecards
Make arrangements for a beekeeper to visit. Encourage the keeper to wear the gear needed to gather honey. Capture the visit with a digital camera, so that the school can create a school book.
Review the Pollination Simulation Activity found at --Honeybees : a Pollination Simulation State of Washington Agriculture Department Lesson Plan https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=84 and gather supplies
  • Construction paper
  • Black chenille stems, 2 per worker bee headband
  • 8 containers of 100 mini (5mm) pompoms* (different colors)
  • 8 small containers* of water
  • 16 medium-sized (1") pompoms*
  • 16 jewel bags (1.5" x 2") with yarn tied as a necklace*
  • 16 drinking straws*
  • Construction paper, 25 pieces
    Introduction: Later in the (week, month,??) a beekeeper is coming to school to tell us about the occupation of keeping bees. What do you know about bees? What do bees do? (Allow comment time.) We’re doing research today about, you guessed it, bees. There are many ways to do research and many resources to use, but we do need to begin with an idea about our research. Sometimes we call it a hypothesis or topic or essential question. The next question, one to think about and one to listen for answers is--Why are honeybees important to our world? How do honeybees help humans get food on our breakfast table? I call these questions “the essential questions of the day. Our Inspiration Book will help answer those questions. We’re only going to read a portion of the book--the book is one source for our research today.
Read aloud pp. 16-21 of
The bee book by Milner, Charlotte — DK, 2018 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0.  Text and illustrations provide an introduction to bees, focusing on how they live, how they work, and how they support each other and their hive. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com.
How would you answer essential question #1, “Why are honeybees important to our world?” I’ll write your comments on the chart paper. (Allow time.)
How would you answer essential question #2, “How do honeybees help humans get food on our breakfast table?” I’ll write our comments down again.
Our second source of information is a simulation game. Yes, we can do research with a game. After we’ve played the game, we’ll answer another essential question, “Can you explain how pollination takes place?” (Refer to https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=84  for directions to the simulation game.)
We’ve played the game, let’s answer another essential question, “Can you explain how pollination takes place?” Think in terms of what happens first, second, third, etc. Who would like to volunteer for what happens first? (Have students tell one step at a time, and write the steps on the chart paper.)
When our beekeeper comes, think about a question you could ask based on our “research” today? Write it on the 3 x 5 card. Add you name. You may be the lucky questioner.
OSTB about Bees for Grades 3-6
The honeybee man by Nargi, Lela  — Schwartz & Wade Books, 2011 -E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.5. Fred, a beekeeper, keeps his hives on the roof of his apartment building in Brooklyn, New York, and distributes their honey to his neighbors. Includes facts about bees and beekeepers.. OP
Support Materials from Reading is Fundamental https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/book/honeybee-man




Lesson Plan from Growing Minds (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) https://growing-minds.org/documents/honey-bees-lesson-plan.pdf/
Lesson Plan from The Classroom Bookshelf http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2011/09/the-honeybee-man/
How animals build by Butterfield, Moira  — Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2017 591.56; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.0. Text and illustrations look at different animal homes, including ones in the sky, underground, on land, and under the sea. Animal housing, Animals Habitats and behavior
These bees count! by Formento, Alison  — Albert Whitman, 2012--E-; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.9 Mr. Tate's class visits a bee and honey farm, where Farmer Ellen teaches the children how to listen to the bees talk. Bees count in so many ways! The author creatively integrates math, science, and social studies concepts to help inform the reader about the essential role that bees play in our global food supply. 
Teacher’s Guide from Alison Ashley Formento https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=31698
The buzz on bees : why are they disappearing? by Rotner, Shelley — Holiday House, 2010 : 638; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.2. Examines possible causes for the disappearance of bees, discusses how the loss of bees can affect food and clothing, and explains how scientists are trying to solve the mystery. Colony collapse disorder of honeybees, Honeybee, OP
Flight of the honey bee (Read And Wonder) by Huber, Raymond — Candlewick Press, 2013. 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 4.4.  Follows a scout honeybee through its day and provides facts about honeybees and their importance to humans. Bees, Honeybee. 
Reading Guide from Words Alive https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56663dee841abafca76d6f46/t/582948a8e58c628c3ca8de88/1479100585906/Flight+Of+The+Honey+Bee_SG+Integrative+Strategy+Guide.pdf
Teaching Ideas from Unleashing Readers http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=6615

Classroom Ideas from Candlewick Press https://www.candlewick.com/book_files/0763667609.btg.1.pdf


Nose knows : wild ways animals smell the world by Figueras, Emmanuelle — What on Earth Books, is an imprint of What on Earth Publishing, 2019 573.8; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 5.9. Lift the flaps to find out how rabbits, giraffes, snails, clown fish, lions, dogs, bees, and more use scent to find family or food, to leave messages for friends, and to warn away rivals.
Insects by Simon, Seymour — Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2016. 595.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.6. Explores the world of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and others, discussing their bodies, senses, life stages, and more. 
Ultimate bugopedia (Ultimate) by Murawski, Darlyne — National Geographic, 2013. 595.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.9. Texts and photographs look at over four hundred insects. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes.
Bees : a honeyed history by Socha, Piotr — Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017. Dewey: 595.79; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 7.6.  With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom."--Provided by publisher. NSTA
TEACHER RESOURCE
Honeybees : a Pollination Simulation State of Washington Agriculture Department Lesson Plan https://www.agclassroom.org/teacher/matrix/lessonplan.cfm?lpid=84


Grades 5-8--Why are Bees Important?
Background: This lesson is designed to prepare students for a guest speaker, namely a beekeeper. It is also designed to share a portion of the Inspiration Book, which, although it is advertised as a book for Grades K-3, is a suitable resource for all elementary and middle school grades. The procedure is similar for all three levels--pose several essential questions, read the selected pages, and discuss, pulling out specific facts to support.
Preparation: Preparation: Gather as many of the OSTB as possible that are appropriate for Grades 5-8 as well as any others you may have in the collection appropriate for the grades.
Chart paper with the essential questions (see below) written on pages.
3 x 5 notecards
Make arrangements for a beekeeper to visit. Encourage the keeper to wear the gear needed to gather honey. Capture the visit with a digital camera.
Essential Questions to write on Chart Paper: Write only the first question in the group on the chart paper. The remaining questions in the group can be asked orally as part of the discussion or students might ask them of the beekeeper.
If honey bees were to vanish from our planet, what short-term, mid-term, and long-term changes would visit your city and state?
How long have bees been on our planet? Have bees always been responsible for pollinating plants? What does the fact that certain plants, like almond trees, owe their existence to honey bees suggest about the way nature works? What should people learn about themselves from watching bees and plants?
What is the significance of finding traces of pesticides in the bodies and fluids of honey bees? Do people have trace elements of pesticides in their blood? What are the different types of pesticides? Are some more dangerous than others? What purpose do pesticides serve? Are the benefits of using pesticides worth the risks? What evidence would be needed for a farmer to decide to use or discontinue using a specific pesticide?
When farmers bring bees into a field, how do they know that the bees will pollinate the intended crop?
Does it harm bees to take their honey? Ask a person who eats according to a strict vegan philosophy this same question.
How should federal, state, and local governments work together (or not) to solve the problem of colony collapse?
Introduction: Later in the (week, month,??) a beekeeper is coming to school to tell us about the occupation of keeping bees. What do you know about bees? What do bees do? (Allow comment time.) We’re doing research today about, you guessed it, bees. There are many ways to do research and many resources to use, but we do need to begin with an idea about our research. Sometimes we call it a hypothesis or topic or essential question. I’ve written questions on the chart paper.  I call these questions “the essential questions of the day. Our Inspiration Book will help answer some of these questions. Listen while I read a portion of the book.
Read aloud pp. 34-46 of
The bee book by Milner, Charlotte — DK, 2018 595.79; Int Lvl: K-3; Rd Lvl: 3.0.  Text and illustrations provide an introduction to bees, focusing on how they live, how they work, and how they support each other and their hive. FREE Teaching Resources available for download at www.titlewave.com.
(After reading the selected pages, refer back to the essential questions that you wrote on the chart paper and ask for responses. Use the secondary questions in each group to help the students think more deeply about the question(s).
Were any of the essential questions not answered? Did you think of even more questions? Write those questions on the 3 x 5 notecard and add your name. Perhaps we can ask the beekeeper the questions we still have. (Allow time to write questions on cards. At the beekeeper presentation, have the student(s) who wrote the question, ask the beekeeper.)

OSTB about Bees for Grade 5-8
Nose knows : wild ways animals smell the world by Figueras, Emmanuelle — What on Earth Books, is an imprint of What on Earth Publishing, 2019 573.8; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 5.9. Lift the flaps to find out how rabbits, giraffes, snails, clown fish, lions, dogs, bees, and more use scent to find family or food, to leave messages for friends, and to warn away rivals.
Insects by Simon, Seymour — Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2016. 595.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.6. Explores the world of insects, including beetles, grasshoppers, ladybugs, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and others, discussing their bodies, senses, life stages, and more. 
Ultimate bugopedia (Ultimate) by Murawski, Darlyne — National Geographic, 2013. 595.7; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 6.9. Texts and photographs look at over four hundred insects. This fully photographic book profiles bugs, beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, and centipedes and millipedes.
Bees : a honeyed history by Socha, Piotr — Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017. Dewey: 595.79; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 7.6.  With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom."--Provided by publisher. NSTA
The hive detectives : chronicle of a honey bee catastrophe by Burns, Loree Griffin  — Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2010--638; Int Lvl: 5-8; Rd Lvl: 6.8 Discusses the strange disappearance of honey bees from hives around the world beginning in 2006, a condition called colony collapse disorder, examines the efforts of scientists to discover the cause of the problem, and includes information about bees, their hives, and their honey. Learn about honeybees, the honey they make, bee keepers, and the scientists who research Bee Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Follow along from the beekeepers who noticed the collapse of their hives in 2006 to the researchers and scientists who started looking for the cause of CCD.. NSTA 2011, NCTE, Triple Crown
Lessons for Hive Detectives from Growing with Science Blog at http://blog.growingwithscience.com/2010/05/honey-bees-science-activities-for-kids/
Discussion Guide from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt https://www.teachingbooks.net/media/pdf/HMH/SITFBurns_HiveDectectives.pdf
Teacher Resources from Loree Griffin Burns https://loreeburns.com/hive-detectives/
The case of the vanishing honeybees : a scientific mystery by Markle, Sandra — Millbrook Press, 2014--595.79; Int Lvl: 5-8; Rd Lvl: 6.0 Examines why the honeybee population is decreasing and discusses how scientists and beekeepers are working to answer this question. FREE Teaching Resources available for download from Follett. CB
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Book Reading (25 minutes)
Bees : a honeyed history by Socha, Piotr — Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2017. Dewey: 595.79; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 7.6.  With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom."--Provided by publisher. NSTA
Animals that make me say ouch! by Cusick, Dawn  — Imagine! Publishing, 2014 591; Int Lvl: 3-6; Rd Lvl: 8.5. Profiles more than 150 animals and discusses their deadly survival adaptations, covering venoms, claws, fangs, talons, toxins and more. How about skunks that eat bees, stinging cells in jellyfish, meerkats that eat scorpions, caterpillars with spines, badgers and bears that bite, and zebras that kick! 
Honey bees : letters from the hive by Buchmann, Stephen L  — Ember, c2010 p2011--638; Int Lvl: 5-8; Rd Lvl: 8.9 Secrets of the bee -- Flowers and bees: the dance -- A year in the life of a beekeeper -- Staying in touch: the beekeeper's craft -- The beginning of an enduring passion: prehistoric honey hunters -- A taste of honey: sampling varieties from around the world -- Trading honey in the ancient and modern worlds -- Searching for gold: ancient rituals and modern-day honey hunters -- Good for what ails you -- How sweet it is: cooking with honey throughout the ages. Traces the natural history of bees and honey, focusing on how they have impacted the lives of humans from prehistory to the present. NSTA 2011
Teacher Resources:
Tales from the Hive by NOVA http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bees/
National Geographic for Kids on Colony Collapse Disorder
National Public Radio (NPR) and Possible Causes of Colony Collapse Disorder
PBS Nature Episode on Colony Collapse Disorder--Silence of the Bees








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