Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Honeybees: Step Into Reading- A Science Reader by Emily Neye- ADVISABLE


Neye, Emily Honeybees: Step into Reading: Step 2, A Science Reader. Illustrated by Tom Leonard.  Random House Children’s Books, 2002. $3.99.  

What is nectar? What is pollen? Where do honeybees live? What is the queen bee’s role? How fast do bees grow? How do bees communicate with one another? Is honey just a treat for bees? What is a beekeeper’s job? What does a bee do during the winter? Do bees do anything more than make honey? All of these questions intermixed with beautiful illustrations can be answered in this early reader.  The text is simple to read and understand.  The illustrations are detailed and informational.  This book could be used in a unit on any subject related to bees. 

Pre-K. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL.

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