Introduce readers ages 6-8 to the wonderful world of bees with this colorfully illustrated STEM-based nonfiction guide from the bestselling author of the Astro-Cat series. Help a detective bee to solve a mystery and learn tons of exciting bug facts and practical tips for taking care of the environment along the way.

Mason B. C handler is a detective and solitary bee on a mission, and she needs your help to solve a mystery in Bug Borough.

As Mason follows clues through Bug Borough, you'll discover everything there is to know about bees! Learn all about the different types of bees, their homes, how they communicate and what you can do to help look after them.
Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC , and the New York Times, amongst many others.
‘A charming blend of detective story, fascinating facts, and bee-utiful illustrations. What a fun way for young readers to learn all about bees!’- Kim Ryall Woolcock, author of It’s Tough to be Tiny.

‘With stylish graphics and a fun narrative this book is sure to enthuse an interest in bees — and other insects. It's not just a captivating story book, there is plenty of genuine and accurate natural history in here as well to inform and entertain.’ - Richard Jones, Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society


The Bee Connection is an inventive, intriguing, and ingenious combination of fact and fiction which is hugely good fun. […] a very special book.’ – Eileen Armstrong, Armadillo Magazine
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Introduce readers ages 6-8 to the wonderful world of bees with this colorfully illustrated STEM-based nonfiction guide from the bestselling author of the Astro-Cat series. Help a detective bee to solve a mystery and learn tons of exciting bug facts and practical tips for taking care of the environment along the way.

Mason B. C handler is a detective and solitary bee on a mission, and she needs your help to solve a mystery in Bug Borough.

As Mason follows clues through Bug Borough, you'll discover everything there is to know about bees! Learn all about the different types of bees, their homes, how they communicate and what you can do to help look after them.

Author

Ben Newman is an award-winning illustrator who has racked up an impressive list of clients including Penguin, the BBC , and the New York Times, amongst many others.

Praise

‘A charming blend of detective story, fascinating facts, and bee-utiful illustrations. What a fun way for young readers to learn all about bees!’- Kim Ryall Woolcock, author of It’s Tough to be Tiny.

‘With stylish graphics and a fun narrative this book is sure to enthuse an interest in bees — and other insects. It's not just a captivating story book, there is plenty of genuine and accurate natural history in here as well to inform and entertain.’ - Richard Jones, Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society


The Bee Connection is an inventive, intriguing, and ingenious combination of fact and fiction which is hugely good fun. […] a very special book.’ – Eileen Armstrong, Armadillo Magazine

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