Book excerpt: A fun introduction to why the world needs bees. Pedro, Nick, Yulee, Sally and Martin are buzzing with excitement today! The five friends are visiting MartinÕs neighbor, Mr. Cardinal. He keeps beehives in his backyard, and heÕs offered to show the friends how honeybees live. Mr. Cardinal explains how bees feed and pollinate, what happens inside their colony, how they build their hives and even why they like to dance! He also describes why some bees are in trouble and what people can do to help. And the dayÕs perfect sweet ending? Honey, of course! Kids will delight in the message: itÕs best to Òbee a friendÓ to bees everywhere!