| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
212 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Note |
"Based on the adult book, Letters from the hive: an intimate history of bees, honey, and humankind published by Delacorte Press in 2005." |
| Audience |
012 up. |
| Summary |
"A fascinating look at the story of bees, the many extraordinary and often unexpected ways they've enriched our lives from prehistoric times to today, and their importance in keeping the food chain thriving."--Amazon.com. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-207) and index. |
| Contents |
Secrets of the bee: abuzz with activity -- Flowers and bees: the dance -- A year in the life of a beekeeper -- Staying in touch: the beekeeper's craft -- The beginning of an enduring passion: prehistoric honey hunters -- A taste of honey: sampling varieties from around the world -- Trading honey in the ancient and modern worlds -- Searching for gold: ancient rituals and modern-day honey hunters -- Good for what ails you -- How sweet it is: cooking with honey throughout the ages. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 9.0 6.0 137468. |
| Subject |
Honeybee -- Juvenile literature.
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Bee culture -- Juvenile literature.
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Honeybee.
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Bee culture.
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| Added Title |
Letters from the hive |
| ISBN |
9780385737708 hardcover |
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038573770X hardcover |
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9780385906838 glb |
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0385906838 glb |
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9780375895579 ebook |
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0375895574 ebook |
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