The Honey Makers
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

The Honey Makers

Written & illustrated by Gail Gibbons

Discover how bees transform nectar into honey through teamwork.

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32 pages· 1,418 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Explore the fascinating world of bees as they transform nectar into honey. Follow these industrious insects as they visit over a million flowers, revealing the intricate process behind every jar of honey. With vivid illustrations, uncover the secrets of their teamwork and the wonders of nature. What challenges do they face, and how do they overcome them to create this sweet treasure? Dive into a journey that makes science both understandable and captivating for young minds.

From the publisher

Get the buzz on bees in this classic nonfiction picture book by Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons!Ever wondered how a jar of honey is made? Thousands of bees visit more than one million flowers to gather the nectar that goes into a one-pound jar of honey. Every page in this picture book reveals how these remarkable insects work together to create this amazing food.With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,418
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
770L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~R
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
24987
Publication
Published
April 5, 2000
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688175313

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