Little Book Of Bees

Discover the fascinating world of bees with The Little Book of Bees, a beautifully illustrated gift book exploring their evolution, communication, honey, beekeeping and the ways we can help protect them.

Bees first appeared on Earth an incredible 130 million years ago. From the time of the dinosaurs to the 20,000 species on our planet today, their evolutionary journey is full of remarkable discoveries. This informative book brings that story together in a lovely gift for anyone curious about bees.

Inside The Little Book of Bees

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