Bees: A Honeyed History
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Bees: A Honeyed History
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2017
- ISBN
- 9781419726156
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419726153
ISBN-13
9781419726156
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228945900
Product Key Features
Book Title
Bees : a Honeyed History
Number of Pages
80 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Animals / Insects, Spiders, Etc., Science & Nature / Environmental Science & Ecosystems
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
34.8 Oz
Item Length
14.5 in
Item Width
10.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2016-045110
Reviews
**STARRED REVIEW** "This book is also admirable in its scope, which goes beyond the scientific (anatomy, pollination, communication, etc.) to include the bee's place in history and culture...both whimsical and comprehensive; Socha has created what is quite possibly the sweetest resource on honey bees around."
Grade From
First Grade
Grade To
Fourth Grade
Synopsis
One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees: A Honeyed History is a picture book that celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages, and today. "Goes beyond the scientific (anatomy, pollination, communication, etc.) to include the bee's place in history and culture . . . Socha has created what is quite possibly the sweetest resource on honey bees around." Booklist (Starred Review) From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, author Piotr Socha explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. His beautiful guide for children offers full-color two-page topical entries dominated by large, detailed illustrations with text running along the lower half of the pages. It covers: Bee bodies and behavior Hive building Social roles Pollinating and honey production The relationship between bees and prehistoric people, ancient Greeks, and Egyptians And many other topics Bees are essential to the health of ecosystems around the world and are under threat from changing habitats and manmade challenges. Animal threats to bees are described here, as well as the collapse of bee colonies in the United States in recent years. There are descriptions and details of beekeeping throughout history and today. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom. For a curious child or a parent who wants to explain the contribution of bees to the world around us, this book is lively, fun, and educational., One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, Bees explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom., STARRED REVIEW *"Goes beyond the scientific (anatomy, pollination, communication, etc.) to include the bee's place in history and culture . . . Socha has created what is quite possibly the sweetest resource on honey bees around." Booklist One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, Bees: A Honeyed History celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages, and today. From Athena to Alexander the Great and from Egypt to Ethiopia, author Piotr Socha explores different methods of beekeeping and uncovers the debt that humans owe this vital species. His beautiful guide for children offers full-color two-page topical entries dominated by large, detailed illustrations with text running along the lower half of the pages. It covers: Bee bodies and behavior Hive building Social roles Pollinating and honey production The relationship between bees and prehistoric people, ancient Greeks, and Egyptians And many other topics Bees are essential to the health of ecosystems around the world and are under threat from changing habitats and manmade challenges. Animal threats to bees are described here, as well as the collapse of bee colonies in the United States in recent years. There are descriptions and details of beekeeping throughout history and today. With beautifully accessible illustrations depicting everything from bee anatomy to the essentials of honey making, readers will be captivated by the endless wonders of this seemingly small speck of the animal kingdom. For a curious child or a parent who wants to explain the contribution of bees to the world around us, this book is lively, fun, and educational.
LC Classification Number
SF523.5.S6313 2017
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