Buzz The Nature and Necessity of Bees
Buzz The Nature and Necessity of Bees by Thor Hanson, published by Basic Books on September 3, 2019, is a reprint edition that spans 304 pages. This book presents a natural and cultural history of bees, exploring their essential role in both the ecosystem and human life. It delves into the fascinating evolution of bees, tracing their lineage back 125 million years and highlighting their importance in agriculture and biodiversity.
Readers will discover the intricate relationships between bees and the natural world, as well as the various species that contribute to our environment, including honeybees, bumblebees, and lesser-known types. The narrative emphasizes the critical need to understand and protect these creatures, which are vital to food production and the beauty of our surroundings. Through this exploration, Buzz encourages a deeper appreciation for bees and their significance in our lives.
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As seen on PBS’s American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of The Triumph of Seeds and Feathers presents a natural and cultural history of bees: the buzzing wee beasties that make the world go round.
Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In Buzz, the beloved Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our harvests, our mythologies, and our very existence. They’ve given us sweetness and light, the beauty of flowers, and as much as a third of the foodstuffs we eat. And, alarmingly, they are at risk of disappearing.
As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Read this book and you’ll never overlook them again.
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