| Description |
1 online resource (104 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references, filmography, and index. |
| Contents |
The last Franklin's bumblebee -- An ancient relationship -- Pollination powerhouses -- A bee Cs -- Disease spillover -- The day the bees died -- Bee town, USA -- What's best for bees? |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist Starred Reviews, 12/1/2019 |
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Horn Book Guide, 4/2020 |
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Kirkus Review, 12/15/2019 |
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School Library Connection, 5/2020 |
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School Library Journal, 12/2019 |
| Summary |
Informs readers about different bee species and the global extinction threats they face from disease, pesticides, climate change, and loss of habitat. Discusses the role bees play in the life cycle of some of the products we consume--fruits, vegetables, and nuts--and examines how people can help. Includes color images, source notes, a bibliography, and sources for further learning. |
| Audience |
8-12. |
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1060 Lexile. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on book record. |
| Subject |
Bees.
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Insect pollinators.
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Fertilization of plants.
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Nature conservation.
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Wildlife conservation.
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Electronic books.
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| Note |
Subtitle from cover: Pollinators in crisis |
| ISBN |
9781541595941 |
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