The Bee Book
Written by Jo Byrne ISBN 9781910862315 A stunning overview of the life and history of the bee, with beautiful color photos throughoutThe Bee Book is a fascinating collection of everything related to the bee, spanning the natural and scientific to its place in arts and literature. This title is a compact guide to this much-loved and now threatened creature, and a reminder of the necessary actions which must be taken to protect species and their environments. The title is rigorously researched and illustrated throughout with a selection of stunning photography, illustration and art work. The Bee Book offers a unique insight into this most fascinating of creatures, from the mystery of the hive, the power of the queen; and the many appearances of bees in folklore, literature and art. Exert featuring 'How Doth the Little Busy Bee' from Isaac Watts, 1715. How doth the little busy beeImprove each shining hour,And gather honey all the dayFrom every opening flower! How skilfully she builds her