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Starred Review The Case of the Vanishing Honeybees

A Scientific Mystery

From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Honeybees are a crucial part of our food chain. As they gather nectar from flowers to make sweet honey, these bees also play an important role in pollination, helping some plants produce fruit. But large numbers of honeybees are disappearing every year . . . and no one knows why. Is a fungus killing them? Could a poor diet be the cause? What about changes to bees’ natural habitat? In this real-life science mystery, scientists and beekeepers are working to answer these questions . . . and save the world’s honeybees before it’s too late.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Animals, STEM, STEM: Life Science/Animals
Copyright 2014
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Millbrook Press ™
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2013-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 8.3
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF003120, JNF051100, JNF051150
Dewey 595.79'9
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.75 x 9.75
Lexile 980
ATOS Reading Level 6.0
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 159955
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Author/Illustrator note, Awards, Bibliography/further reading, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, and eSource

Awards

  • Green Earth Book Award Honor, Commended, 2015
  • South Carolina Book Award Nominee, Nominated, 2015
  • Building STEAM with Día Book List, Winner, 2015
  • Notable Award AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books Finalist, Short-listed, 2014
  • Booklist Top 10 Books on Sustainability for Youth, Winner, 2014
  • Notable Award Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year, Winner, 2014
  • New York Public Library Best Books for Kids, Winner, 2013

Reviews

The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Reviewed on 1 November 2013

“[The title] stands as fine example of science writing for newbie science readers—and teachers extending their use of trade books under Common Core.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Booklist

Reviewed on 1 October 2013

“This attractive volume explores the world of honeybees and the mysterious malady that threatens them….Throughout the book, excellent color photos illustrate the text.” —Booklist

Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 15 September 2013

“Markle presents a solid, respectful overview of colony collapse disorder….In all, a solid addition to the insect shelves, with a valuable emphasis on science as process.” —Kirkus Reviews

Starred Review School Library Journal

Reviewed on 1 September 2013

“An excellent first purchase for reports as well as for general interest.” —starred, School Library Journal