The Honey Makers by Gail Gibbons

Ever wondered how a jar of honey is made?

Thousands of bees visit more than one million flowers to gather the nectar that goes into a one-pound jar of honey. Every page in this picture book reveals how these remarkable insects work together to create this amazing food.

With detailed illustrations and diagrams, Gail Gibbons offers a classroom-ready nonfiction picture book that makes complex scientific concepts understandable and entertaining for young readers.

Paperback

Ages 4-8

32 pages

ISBN 0688175317

About the author: About the author: Gail Gibbons was born in 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois, and displayed artistic talent from an early age. She frequently visited the Chicago Art Institute, which nurtured her passion for art. Gibbons studied graphic design at the University of Illinois, where she was inspired by a professor who was a professional children's book illustrator. She married Glenn Gibbons at age 21 and began her career in television graphics and set design.

Image description: The cover illustration features a big honeybee sitting on a flower, surrounded by other flowers and greens. The sky behind them is bright blue. There is a yellow frame around the illustration that has the title and author's name printed on it.