Published by: titito (Karma: 1215.71) on 10 June 2010 | Views: 2912
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Despite their bad reputation due to the painful nature of their sting, bees are some of the most useful insects found in the backyard. They produce honey and beeswax and help pollinate flowers and other plants we use for food. Bee offers an intimate look at these social insects.
Contents:
Finding bees -- A bee's body -- Queens and colonies -- Nests and honeycomb -- Solitary bees -- Collecting food -- Making honey -- Eggs and young -- Swarms -- Stinging defense -- Bee language -- Pollination -- Bees and people.
