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Beekeeping for Dummies
Howland Blackiston
For Dummies, 2002
A Great Place To Start
This is an excellent resource for the aspiring beekeeper. No prior knowledge of the subject of beekeeping is necessary. This book is jam packed with great information, and does a great job of recommending other books if you are interested in learning about specific ...
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Chalice
Robin McKinley
Putnam Juvenile, 2008
a satisfying world
I've never read a Robin McKinley book where the universe was not one I wished I could inhabit, and Chalice was no exception. The world is well fleshed-out with little heavy-handed explanation, and the reader grows to care about Mirasol's demesne and Master as much as ...
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Journey of Adulthood, The (6th Edition)
Barbara R. Bjorklund, Helen Bee
Prentice Hall, 2007
Increasing understanding of Aging
Hellen Bee is able to carry one through the years of adulthood through many avenues. Using scientific studies she interprets the data in meaningful ways. Inclusion of personal accounts and her conversational style make the reading interesting. The book continually ties ...
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How to Spell Like a Champ
Barrie Trinkle, Carolyn Andrews, ...
Workman Publishing Company, 2006
Bravo!
How to Spell Like a Champ is an excellent book and really helps students with spelling. My son read this book, and became very motivated. He decided to participate in the school spelling bee. He learned excellent study habits and how words with different language ...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008
Gorgeous Prose and Characters
The Secret Life of Bees is one of those books that is always talked about yet might not be as good as people say it is. You don't really know until you read it yourself. It has reached such a high pedestal in today's literature that it might just be hype. But it is ...
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Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of ...
Rosalind Wiseman
Three Rivers Press, 2002
Enlightening for Dad
Simply put, I found the book to far exceed my expectations for it. As a male, the author's insights into girls' social roles and interactions were a huge eye-opener. And as the father of three girls, I appreciate all the examples of specific situations girls may find ...
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Fuzzy Bee and Friends (Cloth Books)
Roger Priddy
Priddy Books, 2003
Brilliant Colors
I purchased this for my 7 month old grandbaby - it has become her favorite as she likes looking at the brilliant colors & especially likes the 'crinkling' sound the "book" makes when she grabs it!
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The Geography Bee Complete Preparation Handbook: 1,001 Questions & Answers to Help You Win Again and Again!
Matthew T. Rosenberg, Jennifer E. Rosenberg, ...
Three Rivers Press, 2002
Great choice!! Lots of information about Geography bees & what to expect
My son started showing an interest in Geography in the 3rd grade so we bought him several books & this was one of them!! He is now a walking text book! watch out!! He has won several Geography bees & this is one of the books he has studied from!! Plus he just loves ...
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Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of the Honey Bee and the Coming Agricultural Crisis
Rowan Jacobsen
Bloomsbury USA, 2008
interesting read
I found this book to be an interesting and somewhat scary perspective on agriculture and the negative aspects of industrial farming. I actually was moved to go and purchase organic wildflower honey and was really suprised by the difference from consumer grade honey
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The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden
Kim Flottum
Quarry Books, 2005
excellent reference
This is a well-written, extremely accessible edition for lay beekeepers who want to get to know their creatures, and take first steps to caring for and cultivating the bees' magical harvest.
Great photos, helpful tips and concise essays on the art of apitherapy too.
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Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
Ross Conrad
Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007
Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
This is an excellent resource and guide and fun read. A great book for those who want more out of beekeeping than honey, as there is so much more. This book talks of having a relationship with your bees and being a very comfortable beekeeper.
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Bee-bim Bop!
Linda Sue Park
Clarion Books, 2005
We are fam-i-ly!
Remember when you were a kid and your mama made your favorite meal? You would smell it cooking and just could not wait? Well, hang on, it's time for Bee-bim bop! The little girl is part of the meal preparation from beginning to end. That is why she can sing a multitude ...
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The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive
Joanna Cole
Scholastic Inc., 1998
The Bee-siest Field Trip of All Time
"The Magic School Bus: Inside a Beehive" represents a slight departure for author, Joanna Cole, and illustrator, Bruce Degen. Written in 1996, this book could easily have been all about our friends, the insects. Because, as student Dorothy Ann explains in the opening ...
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A Spring without Bees: How Colony Collapse Disorder Has Endangered Our Food Supply
Michael Schacker
The Lyons Press, 2008
Fascinating Account of the Disappearing Bees
Really riveting, easy to understand account of the mystery of the disappearing bees. The book begins with a fascinating description of the sophisticated bee behavior and hive society. It reminded me of the first time I became educated on ant colonies, marvelling at ...
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Lifespan Development (5th Edition) (MyDevelopmentLab Series)
Denise Boyd, Helen Bee
Allyn & Bacon, 2008
Excellent text
I have taught (and taken) courses in Child Development and Lifespan Development with numerous textbooks, and this was definitely my favorite. The text is exceptionally thorough and includes a balance of theory and application. Relevant research is discussed ...
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