| Bees: Nature's Little Wonders Contributor(s): Savage, Candace (Author) |
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ISBN: 1553655311 ISBN-13: 9781553655312 Publisher: Greystone Books OUR PRICE: $15.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders |
| Dewey: 595.799 |
| Series: David Suzuki Foundation Series |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.5" W x 8.5" (0.90 lbs) 127 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The bee may have a brain the size of a grass seed, but in its brief, five-week life it works as a brood nurse, wax producer, comb builder, honey maker, home guard, and floral forager. Bees: Nature's Little Wonders invites readers to take a new look at creatures that are both familiar and wondrously odd. It considers the diversity and biology of bees, including their peculiar sociosexual arrangements (pity the poor drone), their quirky relationships with flowers, and their startling mental abilities: What are we to make of insects that communicate through symbolic dances? The book also addresses the mysterious syndrome known as colony collapse disorder and identifies opportunities for the conservation of pollinators. Enriched with cultural sidebars and complemented by a stunning collection of images, Bees is a must-read for conservationists, gardeners, and anyone intrigued by the natural world. |