Follow the life of a queen bumblebee in this enchanting picture book! Packed with information about the life cycle of bees, this Smithsonian's Backyard book is both educational and entertaining as it uses the style of a narrative to tell the story of one queen bee starting her own colony. Colorful illustrations accompany the simple text. Also, at the end of the book is more information about bumblebees. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.