- Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston
- The Biology of the Honey Bee by Mark L. Winston
- A Book of Bees: And How to Keep Them by Sue Hubbell
- Honey: From Hive to Honeypot: A Celebration of Bees and Their Bounty by Sue Style and Graham Evernden
- Beekeeping: A Practical Guide by Richard E. Bonney
- Hive Management: A Seasonal Guide for Beekeepers by Richard E. Bonney
- First Lessons In Beekeeping by C.P. Dadant
- The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden by Kim Flottum and Weeks Ringle
- Guide to Bees and Honey by Ted Hooper
- NOVA: Bees - Tales From the Hive (DVD)
I. INTRODUCTION
II. GETTING STARTED WITH BEES
III. CONSIDERATION FOR THE BEES
IV. CONCERNS IN THE HANDLING OF BEES
V. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NOVICE BEE KEEPER TRAINING COURSE
VI. Long Island Beekeepers Club Good Neighbor Policy
VII. Additional Suggested Readings for a Comprehensive Understanding of Bees