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pacifickle's review against another edition
5.0
Gorgeous illustrations with colorful splatter on every page depict the story of Scout, a honey bee who helps her hive. Too much text per page for primary grade readers, but an excellent example of nonfiction text for middle grade readers with captivating pictures!
kelleemoye's review against another edition
4.0
Full review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=6615
I love books that mix narrative and information nonfiction within one book. This text introduces Scout as she exits the hive and goes about her bee-siness (hehe!). This part of the story is told as a story. Then on each page, there is information about bees in general to help the reader understand Scout’s journey. This unique text structure mixed with the realistic yet artistic illustrations really makes Flight compelling to read. In addition to learning about bees and the vocabulary included in the book, this book could be a great addition to a lit circle inquiry group about insects or as a mentor text to create student narrative and informational mixed writing about a animal after researching.
I love books that mix narrative and information nonfiction within one book. This text introduces Scout as she exits the hive and goes about her bee-siness (hehe!). This part of the story is told as a story. Then on each page, there is information about bees in general to help the reader understand Scout’s journey. This unique text structure mixed with the realistic yet artistic illustrations really makes Flight compelling to read. In addition to learning about bees and the vocabulary included in the book, this book could be a great addition to a lit circle inquiry group about insects or as a mentor text to create student narrative and informational mixed writing about a animal after researching.
rlbeatty91's review against another edition
The life and role of a scout bee is described in an engaging narrative form: finding pollen, journeying back to the hive, and relating important information to her fellow bees. Further facts are given throughout the story for those interested in learning more about bees. The spatter-painted illustrations catch the eye and are outstandingly beautiful for a non-fiction book. This book can be used in a variety of ways, including story times and STEAM programming.
readwithpassion's review against another edition
4.0
A delightful nonfiction picture book about the importance of honeybees. Full review soon!
crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
Review copy: final copy from publisher
I knew that bees are furry, but even their eyes? Yes, their eyes are furry too. I learned that and much more in this book about bees. I liked how it focused on the job of the scout.
I knew that bees are furry, but even their eyes? Yes, their eyes are furry too. I learned that and much more in this book about bees. I liked how it focused on the job of the scout.
votrikhon's review against another edition
4.0
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Good story about scout bee.
How a scout find flowers, avoid rain, avoid enemy.
How a bee help flower pollinated
How they collect nectar and make honey.
How they commute with others.
Bee helps us have cherry and apple!
And how we can help them too. Plant flowers, herb or at least don't pollute air.
https://archive.org/details/flightofhoneybee0000hube
Good story about scout bee.
How a scout find flowers, avoid rain, avoid enemy.
How a bee help flower pollinated
How they collect nectar and make honey.
How they commute with others.
Bee helps us have cherry and apple!
And how we can help them too. Plant flowers, herb or at least don't pollute air.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
5.0
Love the narrative text that details the important work of the scout bee. The author includes small amounts of additional information that adds to the learning.
librarian_tori's review against another edition
4.0
Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber is a narrative nonfiction tale from the perspective of a honeybee scout, going out to find nectar and bring the flying instructions back to her hive. The book is wordy but the prose is descriptive and more action-packed than many of the other nonfiction books. The illustrations are stylized and boldly colored, making this book visually attractive for young readers.
zoemig's review against another edition
4.0
As a scientist myself, I really love picture books with a science element because I think the sooner we can introduce science to kids, the better. Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber and Brian Lovelock follows a honey bee, Scout, as she searches for nectar and returns to the hive. Not only is the art in this book beautiful, but it also contains lots of little pieces of science about honey bees. I gave this book to my friend who just had a baby, and I think it would make an excellent addition to a child's library.