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The bee book

Call Number

  • J 595.799 CHAD (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First American edition.

Publication Information

New York, New York : DK, 2016.

Physical Description

221 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Summary

"Discover the wonder of bees and how to protect them for generations to come"--

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • An amazing world of bees : Bee evolution ; Solitary bees ; Bumblebees ; The incredible honey bee ; bees in crisis
  • Attracting bees : Understanding bees' needs ; Making homes for bees ; Top bee-friendly plants ; Planting ideas
  • Caring for bees : How to start beekeeping ; Inspecting the hive ; Swarm management ; Hygiene and health
  • Enjoying bee bounty : Harvesting honey ; Harvesting wax ; Crafting with wax ; Recipes for health ; Recipes for beauty.

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