Recommended reading on nature related topics from librarians at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. 

My Pollinator Garden
Author:  Jordan Zwetchkenbaum

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Explores the animals and plants in a pollinator garden, how they need each other to survive, and how you can help them -- Bibliocommons

Call the Bee Doctor!
Author: Sandra Markle 

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Since Colony Collapse Disorder began decimating honeybees in 2006, scientists have been researching its causes and how to prevent it. Get an up-to-date look at what we know and how new innovations are saving honeybees --Provided by publisher 

Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves
Author: Susannah Buhrman-Deever 

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Discover the intricate process of pollination in a lyrical narrative from a noted biologist, packed with information-rich asides and paired with spectacular botanical illustrations. --Provided by publisher 

Honey Bee: A First Field Guide to the World's Favorite Pollinating Insect
Author: Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu 

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A beautiful guide to the world of honey bees from insect expert Dr. Priyadarshini Chakrabarti Basu -- Provided by publisher 

Beetles of the World: A Natural History
Author: Maxwell V. L. Barclay 

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In Beetles of the World, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard-two of the world's foremost beetle experts-celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance. Providing concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, Beetles of the World explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification-as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.” –Bibliocommons 

Super Fly
Author: Jonathan Balcombe 

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In Super Fly, the myth-busting biologist Jonathan Balcombe shows the order Diptera in all of its diversity, illustrating the essential role that flies play in every ecosystem in the world as pollinators, waste-disposers, predators, and food source; and how flies continue to reshape our understanding of evolution. --Bibliocommons 

Wasps
Author: Jessica Coupé 

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Did you know that many wasps have bright colors on their bodies? This let others animals know to leave them alone. Young readers will discover these facts are more in Wasps, an Everything About Bugs book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks your interactive eBook. This book comes alive with videos, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, and much more. -- Back cover 

Beetles
Author: Martha London 

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Introduces readers to beetles and their role as pollinators, while also exploring their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and importance in the world. Vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. --Bibliocommons 

Flies
Author: Martha London 

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Introduces readers to flies and their role as pollinators, while also exploring their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and importance in the world. Vibrant photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for young readers. --Bibliocommons