Honey bees are among the world’s most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger. In 1998, beekeepers in Europe made a shocking discovery―almost all of the honey bees had disappeared from their hives. Several years later, beekeepers in the United States found that many of their honey bees had vanished too. Scientists called this disappearance colony collapse disorder (CCD), and at first, no one knew why it was happening. It was time to call the bee doctors! Join author Sandra Markle as she explores what apiologists―scientists who study bees―have learned about CCD and what they are doing to prevent it from spreading further. "Markle provides a heartening update on honeybee health. . .An important peek into how scientists work to solve big problems."―starred, Kirkus Reviews "The text goes beyond introductory information about the bees and moves deeper into examining their plight and how scientists worked to save them. Reviewer Rating : 5"―Children's Literature "Although complex concepts are introduced, Markle presents the necessary background details readers need to follow along. Information is well organized with photographs and illustrations adding visual interest . . . A great resource for research projects and nature enthusiasts, recommended for middle grade science collections. Finally, some good news about the future of honey bees!"― School Library Journal Sandra Markle is the author of numerous award-winning books for children. A former elementary science teacher, she is a nationally-known science education consultant. Markle has received many honors for her series Animal Predators, Animal Scavengers, and Animal Prey. Several titles have been named as National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)/Children’s Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and Animal Predators was honored as a Top 10 Youth Nonfiction Series by Booklist . More than 500 schools participate in Markle's Book Explorers program which provides free resource-packed emails and classroom activities. Markle lives in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with her husband, photographer Skip Jeffery.