Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to a beehive in her magic school bus.

"Through a hole in the book’s cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment, from pollinating colorful flowers to buzzing about the bright and beautiful meadow. With clever peekaboo holes throughout, each page reveals new flowers and plants, plus a look inside a beehive as the bees work together to help a plants grow. Children...

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an upclose look at honey bees. Intended for kindergarten through third grade students"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades kindergarten through three, this book follows bees as they transform from eggs to adults. Through leveled text and related images, young readers will watch these creatures grow through every stage of life"--

Department of Agriculture is looking for participants in the National Honey Bee survey. DOA is looking for 24 participants, who must have 8 hives or more. The survey looks at bees health, diseases and pests that haven't been identified in the U.S. yet. Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey is nationwide but participants will get individualized reports on the health of their hives. Pollen analysis looks at pesticides and bees interaction. Discusses...