{"product_id":"the-bee-a-natural-history-paperback","title":"The Bee: A Natural History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNoah Wilson-Rich\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKelly Allin\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eNorman Carreck\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn incomparable illustrated look at the critical role bees play in the life of our planet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBees pollinate more than 130 fruit, vegetable, and seed crops that we rely on to survive. Bees are also crucial to the reproduction and diversity of flowering plants, and the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects measure in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Yet bees are dying at an alarming rate, threatening food supplies and ecosystems around the world. In this richly illustrated natural history of the bee, which includes more than 250 color photographs and illustrations, Noah Wilson-Rich and his team of bee experts provide a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEarth is home to more than 20,000 bee species, from fluorescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book provides an unmatched account of this astounding diversity, blending an engaging narrative with practical, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time, examining how it originated and where it stands today--and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an accessible, richly illustrated look at the human-bee relationship over time\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures a section on beekeeping and handy guides to identifying, treating, and preventing honey bee diseases\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers bee evolution, ecology, genetics, and physiology\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a directory of notable bee s\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents a holistic approach to bee health, including organic and integrated pest management techniques\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how you can help bee populations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoah Wilson-Rich \u003c\/b\u003eis founder and chief scientific officer of The Best Bees Company, a Boston-based beekeeping service and research organization. \u003cb\u003eKelly Allin\u003c\/b\u003e was lab manager at the Best Bees Company's Urban Beekeeping Laboratory and Bee Sanctuary during the writing of this book. \u003cb\u003eNorman Carreck\u003c\/b\u003e is scientific director of the International Bee Research Association. \u003cb\u003eAndrea Quigley\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer who contributes regularly to beekeeping journals.\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 0.9 x 9.2 x 7.7 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 July 24, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757000884512,"sku":"9780691182476","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9c720b24235278d23fcf8709e0ac0f3b.webp?v=1780091347","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-bee-a-natural-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}