H Is for Honey Bee [hc]
A Beekeeping Alphabet
Written by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen & illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen
Though small in size at approximately 5/8 of an inch (15 mm), the honey bee is one of the most important insects on the planet. It is estimated that a third of the food we eat each day can be attributed to bee activity. But the health and welfare of honey bees are in dire need of our attention. In this book, beekeeper Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen gives a "behind-the-hive" peek into the world of the honey bee. 32 pages
"... every page of this book shows all the wonderful and miraculous benefits of bees. A perfect addition to any classroom library, or gift for any beginning beekeeper." -San Francisco Book Review
August 15, 2020
Interest Level=Grades 2-5
2020 EUREKA Excellence in Nonfiction Awards - Honoree
