The Big Idea Gang is buzzing with excitement! Theyre going to show Clay Elementary just how important bees can be in thischapter book series about making a caseand making a differencebythe author of Jigsaw Jones.After Kym and Lizzie get the awesome opportunity to visit a bee colony, they realize all the wonderful things bees do! But how can it be that these amazing insects are disappearing? And what will happen to our food chain without the great pollinators buzzing about? If only everyone else at Clay Elementary could understand how important the bees are for the environment! Now thats a big idea that needs to be shared! With the help of Connor and Deon, Kym and Lizzie set out to show their school the beauty of bees, and use their powers of persuasion to make a difference in the world.

James Preller is the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery books, which have sold more than 10 million copies. He is also the author of Bystander, named a 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection and Six Innings, an ALA Notable Book. James lives in Delmar, New York with his wife, three children, cats, and dog. Visit him at www.jamespreller.com.