Bees

PRODUCT SUMMARY

From the queen bee to the worker bee, this program shows exactly why bees are so busy, and why we should appreciate them. As they gather food, bees pollinate plants and allow them to grow for another season. Some types of bees create extraordinary nests of honeycomb in which they lay eggs and store honey. A riveting display by Dr. Norman Gary shows bees in their egg, larval and pupal stages, and even shows a newborn hatching! Later, Dr. Art Evans explains how to make a bee's nest with plastic straws. Part of the Bug City Video Series, an engaging series created to help kids learn about insects and arachnids. Includes a Teacher's Guide.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS

"... Super (natural) close-up footage of bugs in the wild, great believe-it-or-not bug trivia, and a solid introduction to the basics of insect biology make Bug City an entertaining and informative choice for both public and curriculum collections. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice." - Video Librarian

"The programs offer enlightening commentary, beautiful close-ups, and interesting asides about ants, beetles, bees, butterflies, ladybugs, and spiders. The well-written script and spectacular footage illustrating habitats, physical attributes, reproductive stages, protective mechanisms, and adaptive behaviors should prove to be intrinsically captivating." - Booklist