{"product_id":"bees-a-honeyed-history-hardcover","title":"Bees: A Honeyed History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePiotr Socha\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTARRED 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.\" ―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One part science, one part cultural history, and countless parts fascination, \u003ci\u003eBees: A Honeyed History\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the important role that these intriguing insects have played in our ecosystem throughout the ages, and today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBee bodies and behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHive building\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial roles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollinating and honey production\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe relationship between bees and prehistoric people, ancient Greeks, and Egyptians\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnd many other topics\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePiotr Socha\u003c\/b\u003e studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. He has worked as an illustrator for many newspapers and magazines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 14.6 x 11 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 28, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47316615987449,"sku":"9781419726156","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/ZXFBcTJFZjc1eHFNZ3pOb3RPZXBudz09.webp?v=1769437828","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/bees-a-honeyed-history-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}