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Beepedia

By Laurence Packer

Beepedia Mathematics

Beepedia

By Laurence Packer

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An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the bee lover in all of usBeepedia is a one-of-a-kind celebration of bees, from A to Z. Featuring dozens of alphabetical entries on topics ranging from pollination and beekeeping to the peculiar lifestyles of cuckoo bees and carrion eating vulture bees, this enticing, pocket-sized compendium takes you on an unforgettable journey into the remarkable world of bees. Explore the many wonders of bee morphology, behavior, and ecology, and learn about the role of bees in agriculture, art, literature, and religion. With more than 20,000 described species, bees can be found anywhere on the planet where flowering plants are pollinated by insects. With Laurence Packer as your guide, you will meet some of the most inquisitive and prolific bee experts who ever lived, marvel at the astonishing variety of wild bees and the creative methods scientists use to study them. Discover why bees have intrigued us for millennia, why Napoleon Bonaparte chose the bee as his emblem when he became emperor, where the expression "the bee's knees" comes from, and much more. With captivating drawings by Ann Sanderson, Beepedia is an informative and entertaining blend of fact, folklore, and fancy that will captivate anyone who has ever been curious about these amazing insects. Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
176
Release Date:
2025-06-17
Publication Date:
2025-06-17
Publisher:
Princeton Univers. Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0691262381
ISBN13:
9780691262383
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
232 g
Height:
117 cm
Width:
174 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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