The Little Book of Bees - An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees (Hardcover)

Bees continue to fascinate and charm us all - from novice gardeners and nature-lovers to dedicated environmentalists - and today, bees need our help more than ever. Discover the story of these incredible creatures, with The Little Book of Bees. Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. Since the time of the dinosaurs, evolution has taken our beloved bees on an incredible journey - and today, there are 20,000 species on the planet. The Little Book of Bees is a lovely, informative book of all things bee - from evolution and communication, to honey, beekeeping, and saving the bees - all in a beautifully illustrated gift book. Contents Chapter One: The Story of Bees The Evolution of the Bee The Bee Life Cycle The Bee Family Tree Bee Anatomy Bee Nesting Behaviours Bee Factoids Chapter Two: Superorganisms Sociality in Bees Bumble Bees Honey Bees Stingless Bees Chapter Three: Honey What is Honey? Types of Honey Practical Uses for Honey Honey Healthcare Chapter Four: Beekeeping Why Keep Bees? An Introduction to Beekeeping Keeping Stingless Bees Chapter Five: Protecting Our Bee Buddies Why Are Bees in Decline? Supporting Our Bees in 10 Easy Steps Providing a Home for Bees

General

Imprint:	HarperCollinsPublishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2019
Authors:	Hilary Kearney
Illustrators:	Amy Holliday
Dimensions:	181 x 134 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-832427-8
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > Apiculture (beekeeping) Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders > General
LSN:	0-00-832427-1
Barcode:	9780008324278

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