Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
01/01/12
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
1-448-86150-0
ISBN 13:
978-1-448-86150-7
Dewey:
638
LCCN:
2011027095
Dimensions:
19 x 20 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
ALBRIGHT, Rosie . Bee Detectives . ISBN 978-1-4488-6150-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6260-3 ; ISBN 978-1-44886-495-9 . LC 2011027095. ALBRIGHT, Rosie . Detection Rats . ISBN 978-1-4488-6149-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6256-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6493-5 . LC 2011022774. ALBRIGHT, Rosie . Military Dolphins . ISBN 978-1-4488-6153-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6258-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6496-6 . LC 2011022767. ALBRIGHT, Rosie . Pig Detectives . ISBN 978-1-4488-6151-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6262-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6496-6 . LC 2011027092. ALBRIGHT, Rosie . Police Dogs . ISBN 978-1-4488-6148-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6254-2 ; ISBN 9781448864928 . LC 2011020672. ea vol: 24p. (Animal Detectives Series). photos. index. Web sites. CIP. Rosen / PowerKids Pr. 2012. PLB $21.25; pap. $8.25; ebook $21.25. K-Gr 1 Though formatted for emergent readerswith very simple sentences in large type placed opposite full-page color photos of animals at workthis set offers information that will likely be new even to adults. Familiar truffle-hunting pigs and contraband-sniffing police dogs are featured, but Albright also introduces critters that help humans with tasks from detecting bombs and land mines to sniffing out pests. Even though the author's claim in Bee that bees have been used to detect bedbugs is inaccurate (wasps, however, have been, as shown in the accompanying picture) and a photo in Beagles depicts what looks more like a fox hunt than the rabbit hunt it's meant to represent, these titles will intrigue audiences beyond their intended age group.
You likely know that bees are pretty useful bugs--they help agriculture by pollinating plants and producing honey that can be harvested by people. But few people know that in recent years bees have also been trained as insect sleuths. Bees can use their strong senses to detect landmines and even bedbugs. This fascinating read incorporates easy-to-read text, helpful vocabulary support, and colorful photographs of these busy, buzzing detectives.