The world would be a much different place without the help of pollinators. Read about the important role bats, hummingbirds, and various insects play in plant reproduction, exploring the interdependence of living things in an ecosystem. Learn about the interesting social structure of beehives, each with a single queen, thousands of worker bees, and honeycombs full of babies. Extend learning by printing out pictures of local plants and asking learners to match each plant to its pollinator. Check for understanding by creating reading comprehension questions that address key ideas from the reading passages.