Nonfiction- Intermediate

Title: Outside and Inside Killer Bees
Author:Sandra Markle
Publisher: Walker and Company, New York
Genre: Nonfiction
Age Range: Upper elementary
Summary: This book tells children about killer bees and what to look for in bees to know whether it is a killer bee or not. It tell specifically what a bee's body shape looks like, including the thorax, abdoman, and head. In an up close picture, it shows where the venom pouch is located and where the stinger is connected to the pouch. It warns children that bees fly around in "colonies," which means if you see one flying around, there are more to follow. It also tells children what colors, foods, and flowers that killer bees are most attracted to so they will know to stay away from those as much as they can.
Personal Response: I think this is a good book to have in a classroom because it can show children the dangers of killer bees. This can mean even more to children who may be allergic to bees and help them become more knowledgable also.