The Bee: A Natural History Contributor(s): Wilson-Rich, Noah (Author), Allin, Kelly (Contribution by), Carreck, Norman (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0691182477 ISBN-13: 9780691182476 Publisher: Princeton University Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: July 2018 |
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BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders - Science | Natural History - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology |
Dewey: 595.799 |
LCCN: 2018931642 |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 7.7" W x 9.2" L (1.45 lbs) 224 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: An incomparable illustrated look at the critical role bees play in the life of our planet Bees pollinate more than 130 fruit, vegetable, and seed crops that we rely on to survive. Bees are also crucial to the reproduction and diversity of flowering plants, and the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects measure in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Yet bees are dying at an alarming rate, threatening food supplies and ecosystems around the world. In this richly illustrated natural history of the bee, which includes more than 250 color photographs and illustrations, Noah Wilson-Rich and his team of bee experts provide a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet. Earth is home to more than 20,000 bee species, from fluorescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book provides an unmatched account of this astounding diversity, blending an engaging narrative with practical, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time, examining how it originated and where it stands today--and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike.
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