Where does honey come from? And how is it made? These are just some of the questions answered in The Life Cycle of the Honey Bee by Paula Z. Hogan, illustrated by Geri K. Strigenz. Le Var's curiosity is satisfied when he visits a real-life beekeeper and examines a beehive close up. Viewers will learn how honey is extracted from combs and how important the queen bee is to a well organized hive.

Closed captioned. Based on the book by the same title. An episode of the children's TV series Reading rainbow. Intended audience: Ages 6-11, Grades 1-6.