Bee Detectives

by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall, Brenna Quinlan (Illustrations)

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!

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

Published July 12, 2021

Reviews

[Risha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this to my class and it completely changed their perception of bees! This book also changed my life. I didn't know much about native bees, but now I know the different types of bees we have, and just how their vital importance in our ecosystem. The information was so clearly presented that my class could understand what was happening. Also highly engaging too.

Thank you for this lovely book! I have bought another book on native bees to read for my own pleasure at home. Absolutely adore these guys 🐝.

[Educateempower · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent book not only to inform young readers about stingless bees, it also engages them in a fun story!
Through diagrams of the different bee hives and homes to up close illustrations of the different Australian stingless bees, children of all ages will be able to enjoy this book and learn a lot too!