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.
  
  

• Chapter One: The Story of BeesThe Evolution of the Bee The Bee Life Cycle The Bee Family Tree Bee Anatomy Bee Nesting Behaviours Bee FactoidsChapter 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 | 224 pages