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

Illustrated by: Amy Holliday