Description
250 Species of Bumblebees in the World. Award-winning author April Pulley Sayre introduces young readers to the bumblebee queen in simple, captivating language. From her underground nest as spring warms the ground, to her efforts to build and care for her colony, all aspects of the bumble- bee queen's lifecycle are fully explained, with fascinating details even young children will understand. Patricia Wynne's scientifically accurate illustrations detail hive life so beautifully, you can almost hear the constant buzz and smell the flowers. Young readers will look at bumblebees in a whole new light. Includes ideas for good bee-havior, suggested reading, and Web sites for further study.
Details
Author: |
Sayre, April Pulley |
Publisher: |
Charlesbridge Publishing |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2006 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
595.799 |
Dewey Range: |
500s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
6 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Lower Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
3.4 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
0.5 |
Guided Reading Level: |
L |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 2 |
Lexile Level: |
670 |
Lexile Range: |
Developing Reader (500 - 799) |
