Bee Detectives

By Vanessa Ryan-Rendall, Brenna Quinlan (Illustrator)

A smoky haze reveals a bee mystery needing young detectives' help.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 10 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Olivia and Hamish rush to their local park, expecting a fire, but find a nest of stingless bees in need. As budding Bee Detectives, they uncover secrets of native bees like Blue-banded and Teddy Bear, learning their vital role in pollination. Will they succeed in helping these tiny creatures and inspire others to join their mission? Discover the buzzing world of Australia's bees and the adventures that await.

From the publisher

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! Features: This fun story introduces kids to different types of Australian native bees and gives fascinating facts about how they liveAspiring Bee Detectives can learn how to help native bees and attract them to your backyardFeatures detailed illustrations to help kids identify native bees they might find

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