The Clover & the Bee; A Book of Pollination

by Anne Ophelia Todd Dowden

Explains the process of pollination, describing the reproductive parts of a flower and the role that insects, birds, mammals, wind, and water play in the process

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Nature

90 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1990

About the author

Anne Ophelia Todd Dowden, a renowned and popular botanical artist whose subjects ranged from the flowers found in Shakespeare to the weeds found in New York City, was the author of more than 20 books.
She worked mainly in watercolor, producing elegantly detailed images of flowers, insects, herbs and birds.
Two of her books won awards from the American Library Association. Her work was also shown in museums and at botanical gardens, including the Smithsonian, the New York Public Library and the Denver Art Museum.

Reviews

[Jane G Meyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the book is outdated looking, published in 1964, this little book has a wealth of information for the curious child and/or budding naturalist. I have read at least half of the text with my five-year-old and he loves the sections about parts of flowers, the anatomy of a bee, how beetles pollinate, etc... There is plenty of information but not too much to overwhelm. A great science book for young uns.

Longer than a picture book at almost 90 pages it's not something you can read through with your child in an afternoon. Maybe they'll reprint this?

[Alexa Stuart · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read this book for school, and i dont remember anything i read,