{"product_id":"our-native-bees-north-americas-endangered-pollinators-and-the-fight-to-save-them-hardcover","title":"Our Native Bees: North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaige Embry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Honey bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees--endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies--is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, \u003ci\u003eOur Native Bees\u003c\/i\u003e explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and agriculture. The people and stories are compelling: Paige Embry goes on a bee hunt with the world expert on the likely extinct Franklin's bumble bee, raises blue orchard bees in her refrigerator, and learns about an organization that turns the out-of-play areas in golf courses into pollinator habitats. \u003ci\u003eOur Native Bees\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating, must-read for fans of natural history and science and anyone curious about bees.\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImported European honey bees get all the press, but more compelling is the story of North America's native bees--species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies. In her travels with farmers, gardeners, and scientists, Paige Embry examines the vital role these pollinators play. Along the way, she hunts for a bumble bee that may be extinct, houses hibernating blue orchard bees in her refrigerator, and investigates an unlikely place for pollinator habitat: golf courses. Filled with Embry's discoveries, both sobering and hopeful, Our Native Bees offers a rare exploration of these underappreciated natives so crucial to our survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaige Embry has a BS in geology from Duke University and an MS in geology from the University of Montana. She has worked as an environmental consultant, taught horticulture and geology classes, and run a garden design and coaching business. She has written articles for \u003ci\u003eHorticulture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe American Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e, and other magazines. Visit her at paigeembry.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.1 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770838745376,"sku":"9781604697698","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/867bf85e4504f1a9ce318e8840cebf0f.webp?v=1780379187","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/our-native-bees-north-americas-endangered-pollinators-and-the-fight-to-save-them-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}