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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first close encounter was at once terrifying and exhilarating for May, and in that moment she discovered that everything she needed to know about life and family was right before her...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
xi, 164 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn't it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals of modern beekeeping. You (and your bees) will be buzzing with delight. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper...
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (193 min.) : DVD video, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Vermont beekeeper, Ross Conrad, proposes a program of selective breeding and natural hive management. The video presents a comprehensive survey of natural beekeeping methods and challenges.
47) Honey Bees
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book, curious little kids will learn all about the bustling world of honeybees and the important role they play in our delicate ecosystem.
49) The honey makers
Author
Pub. Date
1996.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Covers the physical structure of honeybees and how they live in colonies, as well as how they produce honey and are managed by beekeepers.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
71 pages : color illustrations ; 38 cm
Language
English
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Description
"One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials...
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
189 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The husband-and-wife team behind the nonprofit HoneyLove make the case that beekeeping ought to be treated as more than a hobby or money-making enterprise. It is an entrance into a complex and sometimes fierce world that must be engaged and understood on its own terms.
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"You've decided to try beekeeping-so where do you start? Beekeeping for Beginners, adapted from the best-selling The Backyard Beekeeper, covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right kind of hives, and finding and bringing bees home to your yard, right up to the collection and enjoyment of the glorious reward-golden honey. Rewarding and environmentally beneficial, reading this complete and introductory guide is the first step in your...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In From Flower to Honey, early fluent readers learn how honey is made, from bees collecting flower nectar to beekeepers collecting and jarring it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this food gets to their tables. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. From Flower to Honey also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents,...
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Language
English
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Affectionately dubbed The Honeybee Sisters in their Wisconsin Amish community, the three Christner girls are devoted beekeepers who are coming-of-age--and discovering the sweet surprise of love... Shy, skittish Rose Christner is more comfortable tending to the beehives on the family farm and keeping her aunt's unruly cats in line than attending social gatherings with the rest of the die youngie. A childhood trauma and secret shame keep her heart...
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Language
English
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"Lively, determined, and independent, Poppy Christner isn't about to let some vandal keep making mischief on her family's farm. She's been outrunning boys and standing up for picked-on children ever since she was a girl-- no matter how much her prideful, arrogant schoolmate Luke Bontrager insulted her. So Poppy certainly doesn't need his interference now, especially since he's made it plain he prefers demure, ladylike companions. In fact, if Luke...
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