It's a Good Thing There Are Bees (Rookie Read-About Science: It's a Good Thing...)

The sound of a buzzing bee can send many people running inside. But bees play a very important role in their ecosystem.

Bees pollinate flowers and also provide useful products, such as honey and beeswax. The well-organized chapters help readers (Ages 6-7) identify key details. The illustrations and text features such as captions and bold print help students navigate the text while the photographs add clarity and enable students to better understand the text.

Lisa M. Herrington has written for children for 20 years. She lives in Trumbull, Connecticut, with her husband and daughter.