The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Winters, Kari-Lynn

Buzz About Bees

48 pp. | Fitzhenry | April, 2013 | Trade ISBN 978-1-55455-202-3 $19.95

(4) 4-6 Colorful and informative, this book makes maximum use of (cheesy) puns throughout ("UnBEE-lievable Body Parts," "BEE-autiful Homes"). Introducing basic anatomy and behavior, the discussion then surveys bees worldwide, noting distribution, classification, threats, and usefulness. Illustrations include diagrams, charts, and photos. Several subsections are interactive (e.g., "Leave Me BEE Game"), some of which strain for connectivity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian