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Rotner, Shelley , Woodhull, Anne

The Buzz on Bees: Why Are They Disappearing?

32 pp. | Holiday | May, 2010 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8234-2247-0 $16.95

(3) K-3 Photographs by Shelley Rotner. Scientists don't know what's causing the decreasing number of honeybees, or Colony Collapse Disorder, but this book briefly posits ten theories, including pesticide use on crops, air pollution, and viruses and diseases. Rotner's engaging, child-friendly photos accompany accessible information about bees, small- and large-scale beekeeping, and the insects' important role in the pollination of our food crops. Websites.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey