Reviewed by Juliana Texley NSTA Web Field Editor For a decade
biologists have puzzled over the mystery of hive collapse in
bees. They have investigated causes ranging from global warming
to cell phone wave interference. Without bees, the pollenization
of key crops would be impossible. This excellent book traces the
processes that these scientists use to investigate what might be
causing hive collapse phenomena. While the solution seems to
have been found within a month of the book's publication (a
combination of viral and fungus infections), the book's value as
a scientific "who dunnit" is undeniable. Because of its accuracy
and value in illustrating the processes of science, this book
was named an NSTA/CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book for 2011.
Teachers will find it valuable in helping students understand
that, in science, questions lead to investigations—and often to
more questions. It could support lessons on insects, habitats,
life cycles, agricultural science, or general investigations of
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