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English-speaking people know what letter bee starts with. A Is for Bee by Ellen Heck explores how many other languages start that word with A. The variations of languages across the globe offer insight into the differences among humans while always showing how similar things can be. While bee may be aamoo in Ojibwe, abelah in Portuguese and ari in Turkish, the words all reflect the same buzzing insect. The book features colorful and mesmerizing illustrations along with tidbits and other hidden treasures to find.