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The book of bees, inside the hives and lives of honeybees, bumblebees, cuckoo bees, and other busy buzzers, Lela Nargi

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The book of bees

Lela Nargi

inside the hives and lives of honeybees, bumblebees, cuckoo bees, and other busy buzzers

Did you know there are blue bees and green bees? That there's one species of bee that nests in snail shells? Or that many bees don't live in hives? With more than 20,000 species of bees on Earth, there's more to bees than just honey! [This book] gives you a close-up vies of busy buzzers from around the world. From the familiar western honeybee to the extra-large Himalayan giant honeybee and Australia's vibrant neon cuckoo bee, these pages are packed with detailed photos and fascinating facts on more than 50 species of bees. In-depth species profiles hel you identify bees, learn about bee-havior, and discover your favorites! And special features examine topics like hive life, nest cells, and other pollinators

juvenile