Bee Detectives

Description

When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action! But it's not a fire - it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Join Olivia and Hamish as they learn about the bees in our backyards. From Blue-banded and Teddy Bear to Carpenter and Leaf-cutter bees, our two budding Bee Detectives discover how our native bees live, what they like to eat and the important work they do to pollinate plants. Explore the wonders of Australia's native bees - and be inspired to become a Bee Detective, too. It's a real buzz! Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6-9. Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2021 Whitley Awards: Investigative Zoology for Children

Brenna Quinlan is an illustrator and educator who strives to make the world a better place through her art and her actions. She has lived for 4 years at Australia's most well-known permaculture demonstration site, Melliodora, where they grow food, milk goats, build soil and engage with the community. Vanessa Ryan-Rendall is an experienced primary school teacher, gifted education consultant and librarian. She has a keen interest in engaging students in literature while learning more about the natural world, and loves helping children build skills in investigating, problem-solving and creative thinking.

"This is one of those wonderful information picture books for kids where the sharing adults will learn as much as the young readers." -- Lynne Babbage * CBCA Reading Time * "Using a story format accompanied by charming illustrations that also put the bees under a magnifying glass so they can be more than squiggles on a page means that this has the potential to be used as a springboard to an intriguing investigation as students start to identify the various species and search for them in their own surroundings." -- Barbara Braxton * The Bottom Shelf blog * "A fun, educational book recommended for children aged six to nine." * Gardening Australia *