Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No
They work hard, are devoted to family, love sex, and know the importance of a good piece of real estate. Honey bees, and the daily workings of their close-knit colonies, are one of nature's great mira
Long a classic within the beekeeping community, this book is one of the greatest works on the ancient art and science of beekeeping. A practical, yet endlessly charming handbook on all aspects of this
Honey has been waiting almost ten million years for a good biography. Bees have been making this prized food -- for centuries the world's only sweetener -- for millennia, but we humans started record
" Honey bees--and the qualities associated with them--have quietly influenced American values for four centuries. During every major period in the country's history, bees and beekeepers have represent
The first descriptive treatise of modern bee management. In a reader-friendly, enthusiastic style, Langstroth addresses every aspect of beekeeping: bee physiology; diseases and enemies of bees; the l
Roll out the welcome mat for butterfles and hummingbirds. Attracting Butterfles and Hummingbirds to Your Backyard reveals the secrets for creating irresistible gardens and a welcoming landscape, whic
- Raise your own butterflies! - Create a butterfly habitat o 15 projects and activities - Close-ups of 40 favorite North American butterflies Everyone enjoys seeing butterflies flitting about on a
- Raise your own butterflies! - Create a butterfly habitat o 15 projects and activities - Close-ups of 40 favorite North American butterflies Everyone enjoys seeing butterflies flitting about on a
This definitive work by world-renowned bee authority Eva Crane offers a fascinating account of bees and their complex relations with both humans and animals. Comprehensive, absorbing, and lavishly ill
You asked for it!. More fun . . . More science . . . More variety . . . Where can you find a seven-inch caterpillar? Which plants do grasshoppers like to eat most? What beetles produce tiny explosion
"The real masterwork that Sue Hubbell has created is her life," David Quammen wrote in the New York Times. This book is, like its author, a unique achievement. Weaving a vivid portrait of her own lif
* What kind of insect does a back flip? * Which bug will wrestle with a rival? You'll find the answers to these and other fascinating questions about insects in Pet Bugs. Small, easy to find, catch
Whether you're a beginning beekeeper or one with a season or two of experience, Richard Bonney tells you how to keep bees successfully. With this practical guide, you'll learn every step of the proces
