The Lives of Bees
eBook - PDF

The Lives of Bees

A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life

  1. 289 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Lives of Bees

A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life

About this book

A beautifully illustrated guide to the vibrant and richly diverse world of bees

The Lives of Bees provides a one-of-a-kind look at the life and natural history of bees. Blending stunning photographs and illustrations with illuminating profiles of selected species, this incisive guide takes readers inside the world of these marvelous insects, exploring their physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and much more. The Lives of Bees is essential reading for nature lovers everywhere.

  • Features a wealth of stunning color images
  • Covers everything from the social lives of bees to their conservation
  • Written by two leading experts in the field
  • Discusses the cultural, ecological, and economic interconnections between humans and bees
  • Highlights strategies to support bee populations in backyards, farms, and natural areas

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Information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9780691247298
eBook ISBN
9780691247304
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Entomology
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
  3. Building a Home
  4. Finding Food in a Complex World
  5. From Egg to Adult
  6. Finding True Love
  7. The Social Bees: Living with Your Sisters
  8. Staying Safe & Healthy
  9. Humans in a World of Bees
  10. Glossary
  11. Further Reading
  12. Index
  13. Picture Credits
  14. Acknowledgments

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