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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 BeesProduct Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-139780008324278
eBay Product ID (ePID)13046520660
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Little Book of Bees: an Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicGeography & Geosciences, Wildlife, Science
IllustratorAmy Holliday
TypeTextbook
AuthorHilary Kearney
Dimensions
Item Height181 mm
Item Weight490 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorHilary Kearney