Bee Detectives

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    Synopsis

    Join these budding Bee Detectives as they explore the wonders of Australia's native bees. When Olivia and Hamish see a smoky haze coming from their local park, they're ready to spring into action! But it's not a fire – it's a nest of Australian stingless bees that needs their help. Join Olivia and Hamish as they learn about the bees in our backyards. From Blue-banded and Teddy Bear to Carpenter and Leaf-cutter bees, our two budding Bee Detectives discover how our native bees live, what they like to eat and the important work they do to pollinate plants. Explore the wonders of Australia's native bees – and be inspired to become a Bee Detective, too. It's a real buzz!

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    Discussions, Questions and Activities: Teacher’s Notes from Bee Detectives by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall and Brenna Quinlan

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    28 April 2021

    Discussions, Questions and Activities: Teacher’s Notes from Bee Detectives by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall and Brenna Quinlan

    A Real Buzz: Read our Review of Bee Detectives by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall and Brenna Quinlan

    Review | Our Review

    27 April 2021

    A Real Buzz: Read our Review of Bee Detectives by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall and Brenna Quinlan

    Vanessa Ryan-Rendall
    About the author

    Vanessa Ryan-Rendall

    Vanessa Ryan-Rendall is an experienced primary school teacher, gifted education consultant and librarian. She has a keen interest in engaging students in literature while learning more about the natural world, and loves helping children build skills in investigating, problem-solving and creative thinking.

    Books by Vanessa Ryan-Rendall

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