The little book of bees - Hilary Kearney

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