Princeton University Press Hardback English
The Lives of Bees
A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life
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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
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