The life cycle of a honey bee includes four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with the adult bee emerging to take on specialized roles within the colony, such as worker, drone, or queen. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. The article is broken into 6 single-page sections: What is a Life Cycle?, The Egg and Larva Stages, The Pupa Stage, Adult Honey Bees, The Life Cycle Continues, and Words to Know.