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A Short History of the Honey Bee
by Ed Readicker-Henderson
Call Number SF 523.7 .I45 2009 -- Main Book Stacks

If you like bees, even just a little bit, you’ll enjoy this book. The fascinating history and interesting facts contained in these pages will have you sharing random bee lore with everyone you encounter. For instance, did you know that one worker bee produces the equivalent of only 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime, and then she dies because her wings wear out from the friction of the air? This book covers topics such as the bee dance, killer bees (which were created by humans), the historical, current, and potential uses for bee products such as honey, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly, and explores possible reasons for Colony Collapse Disorder and the impact this will have on a large number of crops humans depend on for food.


Almost every ancient human civilization with a native species of honey bee regarded these creatures as being either magical or divine. You will probably agree after reading this.
Book review by Jamie Lin Southwestern College Library

Buzz into the library and check out, A Short History of the Honey Bee. Call Number SF 523.7 .I45 2009