The Lives of Bees: A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life
The Lives of Bees: A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life
The Lives of Bees: A Natural History of Our Planet's Bee Life
Description
Description
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
About the Author
About the Author
Christina Grozinger is the Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology and Director of the Center for Pollinator Research at the Pennsylvania State University. Harland Patch is Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Entomology and Director of Pollinator Programming at the Arboretum at the Pennsylvania State University.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Christina Grozinger and Harland Patch have done a masterful job of presenting bees in every phase of their lives. The text is highly instructive and the illustrations are a study in excellence."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Pub date:
2024-06-04
Length:
288 pages
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