The Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees
Zoomicon-zoom-in
The Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees
The Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees

The Little Book of Bees: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Lives of Bees

By
Hilary Kearney (Author) Amy Holliday (Illustrator)  

Hardback

In Stock

Quantity
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 50 col illus, Index
Hilary Kearney is a full-time beekeeper, writer, and artist in San Diego, California. Her business, Girl Next Door Honey, provides workshops and support for beekeepers, as well as selling honey, rescuing bees, and managing 90 bee colonies - as well as a very successful blog and Instagram. Amy Holliday is an illustrator, painter, and animal-lover. Her clients include Better Homes and Gardens, Penguin Random House, and Stylist magazine, among others.
  • Contributor: Hilary Kearney
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • ISBN13: 9780008324278
  • Number of Pages: 224
  • Packaged Dimensions: 134x181x27mm
  • Packaged Weight: 490
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Release Date: 2019-08-08
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Biography: Hilary Kearney is a full-time beekeeper, writer, and artist in San Diego, California. Her business, Girl Next Door Honey, provides workshops and support for beekeepers, as well as selling honey, rescuing bees, and managing 90 bee colonies - as well as a very successful blog and Instagram. Amy Holliday is an illustrator, painter, and animal-lover. Her clients include Better Homes and Gardens, Penguin Random House, and Stylist magazine, among others.

Delivery Options

Home Delivery

Store Delivery

Free Returns

We hope you are delighted with everything you buy from us. However, if you are not, we will refund or replace your order up to 30 days after purchase. Terms and exclusions apply; find out more from our Returns and Refunds Policy.