The Book of Bees

By Piotr Socha and Wojciech Grajkowski

A magnificent large-format celebration of bees, filled with fascinating facts, history and bold, richly detailed illustrations.

The Book of Bees takes young readers deep inside the extraordinary world of one of nature’s most important creatures. Discover how bees communicate through dance, how honeycomb is constructed, what life is like inside a hive and how beekeepers care for their colonies.

Beginning in the age of the dinosaurs, the book explores the history of bees and their relationship with humans across cultures and centuries. It also examines pollination, honey production, bee anatomy, different species, urban beekeeping and the environmental challenges threatening bee populations today.

Written with warmth and humour and brought to life through Piotr Socha’s vibrant illustrations, this impressive children’s encyclopaedia makes science, nature and history engaging for readers of all ages.

Inside this book

• The fascinating anatomy and life cycle of bees
• How bees communicate, swarm and build honeycomb
• The roles of the queen, workers and drones
• The importance of bees as pollinators
• Beekeeping traditions from around the world
• The history of honey and humanity’s relationship with bees
• Different types of bees, hives and honey
• The threats facing bees and ways they can be protected

Why this book stands out

• Combines natural history, science, culture and environmental education
• Features spectacular oversized illustrations filled with detail
• Presents extensive information in an entertaining and accessible style
• Encourages appreciation for bees and their essential role in the natural world
• Winner of the Society of Authors’ 2017 Educational Writers’ Award

Perfect for

• Children interested in bees, insects and the natural world
• Young readers aged approximately seven to nine years
• Families, schools and home-learning collections
• Budding beekeepers and nature enthusiasts
• Supporting lessons about pollination, ecosystems and conservation
• A striking educational gift for curious minds

Book details

Author: Wojciech Grajkowski
Illustrator: Piotr Socha
Translator: Agnes Monod-Gayraud
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 72
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication year: 2016
Dimensions: 37 × 27.3 cm
ISBN: 9780500650950