The Bee Tree
To teach his daughter the value of books, a father leads a growing crowd in search of the tree where the bees keep all their honey.
Author page
Other books by Patricia Polacco
Illustrator Page
The author is also the illustrator.
Go-Alongs:
Online Units and Resources for The Bee Tree
Our Five in a Row Adventures vol. 3
Highlights and suggestions from a mother who has used FIAR vol 3 in her homeschooling adventure. (Y)
Patricia Polacco Lesson Plans
From Web English Teacher. Has lesson plans for a number of Polacco's books and links to author pages and studies. (Y, M, O, T)
The Bee Tree
Web lesson designed for 3rd and 4th grade readers. (Grades 3-4) (Y)
An Introduction to Bees
Grade 1 (Y)
Integrating Multiple Intelligences and Emotional Intelligence
(Y)
Sound of the Week Lesson for /ee/
(Y)
Bee Theme
(Y)
The Life Cycle of a Honey bee
Look under Download guides for the Parental Guide and Science guide (Y)
"Bee" on a Quest!
A WebQusst for kindergartners with help from their "Reading Buddies" (Y)
Go-alongs about Bees
Honey Unit Study - This unit includes recommended reading as well as the history, science, and home economics of honey and bees. (Y, M)
Go-alongs about Canada
Canada Day - from KidsDomain (Y, M, O, T)
Canada Day - from WikiPedia, the free online encyclopedia (Y, M, O, T)
Canada Day Funology - Crafts and activities, food, virtual cards, and more to celebrate July 1st. (Y, M, O, T)
Canada Day history quiz - Take the quiz (Y, M, O, T)
Canada's Geography - Activities and information on Canada's geography. Links to explorers, artists, fossils, and crafts. (Y)
Dominion Day - History of Dominion Day from Canadian Heritage (Y, M, O, T)
O Canada - Includes older elementary curricula, puzzles and quizzes, and graphics along with many links. (Y, M, O, T)
Songs 4 Teachers - "We are proud Canadians" (Y, M, O, T)
Top picks for children's books on Canada - (y m)