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
Hardback
Dimensions: 17.5 and 12.8 cm
Page Count: 224