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These eighty-two poems and prose paragraphs cover prejudice, kindness, war, and peace. Nye's introduction discusses America's "busy bee" climate and the importance of "dipping and diving down into the nectar of scenes" and sweet moments. In some pieces, bee-related words and facts buzz in and out, and readers will sense the connections (and disconnections) between humans and honeybees.