The Little Book of Bees

An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees

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 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

Contributor: Amy Holliday (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Amy Holliday

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