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Attack of the Killer Bees

AUTHOR Mahoney, Emily; Mahoney, Emily Jankowski
PUBLISHER Gareth Stevens Publishing (12/30/2016)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species today as they disrupt the ecosystems they enter. More information about the "killer bee's" spread draws readers into the interesting scientific topic of invasive species. Fascinating fact boxes and terrifying maps of the bees' spread highlight how serious a threat invasive species are. With discussions about ecosystem balance, food chains, and conservation, the main content undoubtedly supplements the science curriculum.
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ISBN-13: 9781482456608
ISBN-10: 1482456605
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 24
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 22.70 x 0.30 x 8.70 inches
Weight: 0.57 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Maps, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology
Grade Level: 2nd Grade - 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 2
Dewey Decimal: 595.799
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016037124
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Since the mating of certain European and African bees in Brazil during the late 1950s, an aggressive bee has been slowly heading northward. These Africanized honeybees are known as invasive species today as they disrupt the ecosystems they enter. More information about the "killer bee's" spread draws readers into the interesting scientific topic of invasive species. Fascinating fact boxes and terrifying maps of the bees' spread highlight how serious a threat invasive species are. With discussions about ecosystem balance, food chains, and conservation, the main content undoubtedly supplements the science curriculum.
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