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Bees : nature's little wonders / Candace Savage.

by Savage, Candace Sherk, 1949-

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Greystone Books, 2011.

9781553655312 (pbk.)

127 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.

Co-published by: David Suzuki Foundation.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-121) and index.

Introduction: Little things -- Bees of the world -- Bees at home -- Bees of the field -- Life lessons.

The bee may have a brain the size of a grass seed, but in its brief, five-week life it works as a brood nurse, wax producer, comb builder, honey maker, home guard, and floral forager. Bees: Nature's Little Wonders invites readers to take a new look at creatures that are both familiar and wondrously odd. It considers the diversity and biology of bees, including their peculiar sociosexual arrangements (pity the poor drone), their quirky relationships with flowers, and their startling mental abilities: What are we to make of insects that communicate through symbolic dances? The book also addresses the mysterious syndrome known as colony collapse disorder and identifies opportunities for the conservation of pollinators. Enriched with cultural sidebars and complemented by a stunning collection of images, Bees is a must-read for conservationists, gardeners, and everyone else who cares about the world around them.

David Suzuki Foundation.

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