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Little Book Of Bees

£12.99
£12.99

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.

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    Further Gift Details

    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

    Harper Collins, Hardback 224 pages, Dimensions: 13.4 x 2.7 x 18.1 cm.