The Little Book of Bees. Hilary Kearney
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First published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2019
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Hilary Kearney asserts her moral rights as the author of the text.
Illustrations by Amy Holliday
Cover and interior design by Jacqui Caulton
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Source ISBN 9780008324278
Ebook ISBN 9780008359805
Version 2019-11-06
This book is dedicated to anyone who has rescued a bee from their pond, given sugar water to a tired bee, planted flowers in their garden, or told a friend not to swat. Thanks for caring; I hope this book inspires you to do even more for our bee friends.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: THE STORY OF BEES
From Dinosaurs to Dahlias: The Evolution of the Bee
From Egg to Bee: The Bee Life Cycle
Bee Anatomy
Home Sweet Home: Bee Nesting Behaviours
Identifying Bees
Sociality in Bees
Bumble Bees
Honey Bees
Stingless Bees
What is Honey?
Types of Honey
Practical Uses for Honey
Honey Healthcare
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
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