Heart of the Hive: Inside the Mind of the Honey Bee and the Incredible Life Force of the Colony

Hardback Published on: 14/11/2024
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Heart of the Hive
The secret life of bees
Being interested in bees and insects in general, the title of this immediately appealed to me. I was lucky enough to receive early access but it’s definite... READ MORE
Chelsea at Lichfield

Synopsis

Expert beekeeper and swarm-catcher Hilary Kearney offers a unique window into the social lives and biology of these remarkable creatures, accompanied by the photos of world-renowned bee photographer Eric Tourneret.

Readers will be awestruck by the hive as superorganism and how the individual bee lives and behaves within it, perfectly suited to each specific job it performs. From their intricate dances and information-rich pheromones to how they sense and respond to their environment, learn, and remember, this immersive journey into the world of bees offers an entirely new perspective on the wisdom of nature and our relationship to it.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Workman Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781635864830
  • Number of pages: 200
  • Dimensions: 196 x 142 x 24 mm
  • Weight: 440g
  • Languages: English

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Heart of the Hive
The Wonderful world of Bees
I thoroughly enjoy learning so much about Bees and I'm amazed at how much I didn't know. I knew they are beneficial beings but I didn't know how long they ... READ MORE
Regina Mastrogiacomo