A Short History of the Honey Bee

Readicker-Henderson, E. Images by Ilona. Timber Press. 2009. Hard back 163 pp. ISBN: 978 0 88192 942 3 This is a general book for those who are developing a curiosity in bees and ideal as a gift to get someone started on an interest in bees. It follows the bee through a journey from flower to hive to honey. There are chapters on beekeeping, how hives work, turning nectar into honey and why bees sting. Perfect for bedside reading with beautiful full colour photographs throughout.