The Lives of Bees

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 imagesCovers everything from the social lives of bees to bee conservationWritten by two leading experts in the fieldDiscusses the cultural, ecological, and economic interconnections between humans and beesHighlights strategies to support bee populations in backyards, farms, and natural areas