Bees: Heroes of the Garden

Bees is a collection of photographs that showcase the diverse types of bees in their natural habitats. They are important for pollinating crops and plants and producing honey. Many bees are domesticated, and beekeepers collect honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly for human use. The book provides insight into the lives, functions, communication, and reproduction of bees through 190 color photographs.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 14 May 2021
\n Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
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Bees are a remarkable collection of photographs that showcase these fascinating insects in their natural habitats. There are over 16,000 species of bees worldwide, and they come in various types, including honey bees, bumblebees, mining bees, dwarf bees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and mason bees. The most familiar bees, such as bumblebees and honey bees, live in colonies and play a crucial role in pollinating the crops, plants, and flowers surrounding us. Bees also produce honey, which is considered the food of the gods and has been exploited by humans for millennia. Many bees today are domesticated, and beekeepers collect honey, beeswax, pollen, and royal jelly from hives for human use. A typical bee can produce a teaspoon of honey (about 5 grams) in her lifetime. Bees have various means of communication, including the well-known "waggle dance," where they make figure-eight circles to indicate the direction and distance of nectar to other bees.

Bees is an insightful examination of 190 outstanding color photographs that provide a deep understanding of the lives, functions, communication, feeding, and reproduction of these remarkable insects. The photographs are accompanied by comprehensive captions that explain the behaviors and characteristics of each bee species, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about these important pollinators. Whether you are a bee enthusiast, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of nature, Bees is a must-have book that will captivate your imagination and inspire you to appreciate the vital role that bees play in our world.

\n Weight: 1372g\n
Dimension: 237 x 309 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781838860868\n \n