How do you get the bees? Where do they come from?
From Nikash B. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeepers: Erik Jacobson and Chuck Vallarino, Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador
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Why are bees black and yellow, not another color?
From Ady H. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeeper: Dan, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Why do bees die after they sting someone?
From Bridget H. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT US
Beekeeper: Ed Trainum, Louisa, VA USA
Why is nectar only in flowers and not in other plants?
From Connor M. in Ms. Star’s 3rd grade class in Cos Cob, CT USA
Beekeepers: Michael and Lisa Luker, Rascal’s Apiary, Moyock, NC USA
Which flowers do bees like best?
From Mrs. McCarty’s 1st grade class in Lodi, CA USA
Beekeeper Name: Dylan Gussman, Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Why is the shape of the queen bee different than the other bees?
Asked by Keyshawn, grade 3, Alabama
Beekeeper: Claudia Genier, Switzerland
How do you become a beekeeper?
Asked by Jatyrah, 3rd grade, Alabama
Beekeeper: Claudia Genier, Switzerland
What is the lifespan of a bee?
From Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade science class, block two, Columbia, SC
Beekeeper: Dylan Martin, Stamford, CT
What do bees eat?
From Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade science class, block two, Columbia, SC
Beekeeper: Dylan Martin, Stamford CT
How do bees make honey?
From the Pre-K class at Ross Elementary, Washington, DC
Beekeepers: Megan & Molly, Perkiomen Bee Team, Pennsburg, PA