The Lives of Bees: A Natural History of Our Planet’s Bee Life

A beautifully illustrated guide to the vibrant and richly diverse world of bees

The Lives of Bees provides a one-of-a-kind look at the life and natural history of bees. Blending stunning photographs and illustrations with illuminating profiles of selected species, this incisive guide takes readers inside the world of these marvelous insects, exploring their physiology, behavior, ecology, evolution, and much more. The Lives of Bees is essential reading for nature lovers everywhere.

• Features a wealth of stunning color images
• Covers everything from the social lives of bees to their conservation
• Written by two leading experts in the field
• Discusses the cultural, ecological, and economic interconnections between humans and bees
• Highlights strategies to support bee populations in backyards, farms, and natural areas

Christina M. Grozinger is the Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology and Director of the Center for Pollinator Research at the Pennsylvania State University. Harland Patch is Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Entomology and Director of Pollinator Programming at the Arboretum at the Pennsylvania State University.