Beekeeper: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
People have been collecting honey from wild bees for thousands of years. Some of the first honey hunters left paintings on cave walls!
Tools of the trade
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Smoker
A little can that puffs gentle smoke. The smoke helps keep the bees calm while the beekeeper works.
A day in the job
- MorningThe beekeeper puts on a white suit, a hat, and a veil. Then they walk out to the hives to check on the bees.
Words to know
- Hive
- The wooden house where bees live together. Inside, they build wax combs and store their honey.
Quiz time
Bees help fruit grow when they visit flowers.
A beekeeper takes all the honey from the hive and leaves none for the bees.