Bubs the Bumblebee Books by Joyce Graham Fogwill

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The Bubs the Bumblebee© children's nature books by Joyce Graham Fogwill Consultant in Children's Science & Environmental Education

introduce children to nature through the use of amazing colour photographs and imaginative stories focusing on the activities of bumblebees, other insects and spiders in the garden.
"I want to see more dragon spiders " said one awestruck 6 year old when he saw the photographs of spiders in Book 2.
These books are entertaining, educational and fun. A great addition to children's libraries.
Recommended for children ages 6-10.

Book1: Bubs the Bumblebee and her most unfortunate fortunate adventure
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Bubs is a happy, curious and disobedient worker bumblebee who forages for nectar and pollen in gardens near her home. She disobeys the stern Queen Bee's warnings, wanders far from home and gets trapped by a Carnivorous (insect eating) plant.
This story introduces children to the foraging and pollinating activities of bumblebees and to the carnivorous plants.

Book 2: Bubs the Bumblebee and the Spider's Web
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When disaster strikes their home, Bubs the Bumblebee and her family find a new garden to collect pollen and nectar, but they must avoid dangerous spiders and their huge webs in this garden.spiders in the garden. They are educational, informational and entertaining, encouraging children to read, observe and ask questions about the natural world.
Books recommended for children ages 6-10.
Book 2: www.outskirtspress.com/bubsthebumblebeeandthespidersweb Review by connywithay-Connywithay-bookpleasures
Insects are good for our environment and learning about them can be fun and interesting for all ages. In Joyce Graham Fogwill's Bubs the Bumblebee and the Spider's Web one can learn about bees and spiders' habits and lives.
This story is great for an inquisitive child who is not afraid of bugs, insects or spiders and curious about how they live. It is a good educational tool that can be read over and over, verifying how God makes such unique creatures which we tend to ignore and take for granted. This review will also be posted at www.bookpleasures.com and www.amazon.com.
Gary Roen - syndicated book reviewer: Bubs theBumblebee and the Spider's Web/West Orlando news Online 2012. Central Florida News
The author who  is a retired science teacher, uses the character of Bubs the Bumblebee and pictures of real bumblebees and spiders to teach kids about these two facets of nature. Bubs is flying around and spies some spider webs and steers clear because he knows if he is caught, that will be the end of Bubs. The story is simple but teaches a lot about the two creatures and how they are not really compatible with each other. “Bubs the Bumble bee and The Spider’s Web is a very effective way for children 6 to 10 years, to learn more about some of the things around them instead of having to study from a very dry textbook.

"Throughout your story you do a nice job of keeping your reader engaged, which is very important for the reader you are targeting...I love the way you sneak in a life lesson at the end-this is the best kind of children's book...You have crafted an excellent piece of work here. Bravo". Lisawww.outskirtspress.com/bubsthebumblebeeandthespidersweb

Pollinators in the garden

Bubs the Bumblebee© children's nature stories by Joyce Graham Fogwill Consultant in Children's Science Education

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Pollinators in the garden

Flowering plants attract a variety of pollinators, and as a result of their foraging,  pollen is transferred to the stigma of the same species, fertilisation occurs in the flower ovaries and fruit and seeds are produced. Flowers with their varying shapes, sizes and colours - from white to different shades of violet, blue, yellow, orange and red,  together with different aromas attract many pollinators

Economically important agricultural crops like squash, pumpkins, melon, blueberries and wild plants depend on pollinators like honey bees, bumblebees, butterflies, beetles, wasps, bats and humming birds for pollination. Each garden will have spiders which prey on insects and help to keep their numbers in control.. Increasing urbanization, together with the indiscriminate use of pesticides, herbicides and insect diseases are  killing many beneficial insects and destroying their habitats.

Some nature lovers understand the problem and are responding by planting pollinator gardens, which may provide suitable habitats as well as a variety of flowers with nectar and pollen to ensure their survival.

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Here a few suggestions for planting a pollinator friendly garden

Plant a variety of flowers with different colours, sizes and shapes to attract a variety of insects and other pollinators. It is best to  plant these flowers in clumps, because some insects practice flower constancy.  For example, most bees forage from the same species on each foraging trip, and if there are many  flowers of the same species in the same area,  there will be more flowers of a particular species from which to gather pollen and nectar during each foraging trip.

Try to include in your garden a selection of native species of small trees, shrubs, wild flowers, vegetables, fruit trees, wild grasses and  weeds for egg and larval stages of the insects to feed and pupate and, if possible,  you could reduce your lawn grass area to increase habitat space for the insects to complete the stages in their  life cycle.

Northern gardens should have a variety of flowering plants so that there will be flowers available  from spring to fall. Tropical and semitropical gardens should include a variety of flowers in bloom year round to attract pollinators. The use of chemical pesticides and insecticides are not encouraged, but if you must, use ingredients and methods that are not toxic to the pollinators.

Some of us are aware that an unusually high numbers of bee colonies are disappearing- these bees are dying-Colony collapse disorder. Bees and other insects pollinate flowers, and in so doing transfer pollen to the stigmas of flowers which eventually lead to flower fertilization and fruit & seed production. If there are fewer insect pollinators like bees, there will be a limited supply of some wild plants, and also economically important crops that depend on them for pollination and fruit production. Crops like citrus, almonds, cherries, cranberries and blueberries are affected and also honey production. 

The specific reason for this increased bee die off is unclear but possible causes (alone or in combination) - include the overuse use of multiple insecticides and pesticides, parasitic mites, a virus infection and habitat destruction. In order to identify the cause or causes for this significant problem, it is obvious that there needs to be increased research and more public awareness about this increased loss of bees. 

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The natural world is brought to life in this science story about the life of bumblebees -an important insect that pollinates flowers to produce fruits. They have subtle messages of group cooperation, obedience and forgiveness as they introduce bumblebee life. These stories are inquiry based, problem solving science education and they  look at the natural world through the adventures of  Bubs the Bumblebee.  Children are encouraged to ask questions and gain more science information at the end of the story in the section entitled 'Inquiring Minds want to learn more about' which aims to develop creative thinking skills in young readers.

Joyce Graham Fogwill- Consultant in Children's Science and Environmental Education

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Book 2. Bubs the Bumblebee and the Spider' Web by Joyce Graham Fogwill                                          

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When disaster strikes their home, Bubs the Bumblebee and her family find a new garden to collect pollen and nectar, but they must avoid dangerous  predator spiders and their huge webs in this garden.
This book has many amazing colour photographs of spiders and their webs." I want to see more dragon spiders", said one awestruck 6 year old when he saw the photographs of spiders in this book

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"I love the way you sneak in a life lesson at the end; this is the best kind of children's book.You have crafted an excellent piece here..Bravo"...Lisa

An introduction to the Bubs the Bumblebee stories

Bubs the Bumblebee children's nature stories by Joyce Graham Fogwill
Consultant in Children's Science Education 

Website:http://www.BubstheBumblebee.com

The Bubs the Bumblebee© children's nature stories, with their beautiful colour photographs, introduce children to nature through the activities of bumblebees, other insects and spiders in the garden. The stories are educational, informational, and they encourage children to read, observe, ask questions and develop a better awareness of nature.

You may have seen these insects in the garden but have you ever watched their activities?

"I love to watch small, often overlooked interactions of insects and spiders in nature. These stories developed as  I observed and photographed  bumblebees and other insects in the garden". 
Young readers are encouraged to ask questions and seek more scientific information at the end of each story in the section entitled "Enquiring minds want to know more about" which aims to develop creative thinking skills in young readers.

The author, Joyce Graham Fogwill, is an amateur nature photographer and has graduate degrees in Science and Education. 
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Carnivorous plants feed on Insects

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Book 1. Bubs the Bumblee and her most unfortunate, fortunate adventure by Joyce Graham Fogwill
www.bubsthebumblebee.comBubs the Bumblebee is a happy, curious and mischievous Bumblebee who forages for pollen and nectar in gardens near her home. She disobeys the stern Queen Bee's warnings, wanders too far from home and gets trapped by an insect eating, carnivorous Pitcher plant

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Article on Carnivorous plants by Joyce Graham Fogwill:

The Weird and Clever World of Carnivorous Plants by Joyce Graham Fogwill

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*  For advice on growing and maintaining Carnivorous plants contact: lorejayg@gmail.com

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