As seen on PBS's American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of
The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers presents a natural and cultural
history of bees: the buzzing wee beasties that make the world go
round. Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the
most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the
heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In
Buzz, the beloved Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125
million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its
young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners,
leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our
harvests, our mythologies, and our very existence. They've given us
sweetness and light, the beauty of flowers, and as much as a third
of the foodstuffs we eat. And, alarmingly, they are at risk of
disappearing. As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of
a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and
protect. Read this book and you'll never overlook them again.
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Mon, 9 Jul 2018 | Review
by: Tanya K.
Buzz by Thor Hanson is a wonderfully written book about bees - all sorts of bees. The author does not focus on honeybees, but "celebrates bees in general, from leafcutters and bumbles to masons, miners, diggers, carpenters, wool-carders, and more." This is not a book about honey-bees and how to cultivate them.
Hanson starts off with why bees are important, then delves into their evolution from wasps, bee anatomy, habitats and habits, as well as the special relationship bees and flowers have. Without bees the colourful and fragrant flowers we have today would not exist. There is also a fascinating section on honeyguides (a species of bird), early hominins and their possible evolutionary honey munching habits. Hanson also briefly covers Colony Collapse Disorder, the decrease in wild bees in connection with current mono-culture farming habits, how farmers are working to provide more habitat for wild bees, and how our food is reliant on bee pollination.
This book is well-written, informative, wide-ranging book on a fascinating topic, made more personal with Hanson's observations and experiences. Thor Hanson loves bees and this is evident through out the book.
NOTE FROM BOOK: "A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to help preserve and protect wil bees."
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