Why Do Bees Buzz?: Fascinating Answers to Questions about Bees

by Elizabeth Capaldi Evans and Carol A. Butler

Book Overview

Twenty-five thousand species of bees certainly create a loud buzz. Yet silence descended a few years ago when domesticated bee populations plummeted. Bees, in particular honey bees, are critical links in the vibrant chain that brings fruits, vegetables, and nuts to markets and dinner tables across the country. Farmers and scientists on the agricultural frontlines quickly realized the impact of this loss, but many others did not see this devastation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813547210
• ISBN13: 9780813547213
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"