Small, vital and mysterious, bees are an essential part of our ecosystem yet they are under greater threat than ever before. The Bee Book offers a unique insight into this most fascinating of creatures, including the mystery of the hive, the power of the queen and the many appearances of bees in folklore, literature and art. This is a long overdue look at bees in all of their mysterious wonder, packed with fascinating facts and superb photography.

Books in the series:

• The Puffin Book
• The Badger Book
• The Hedgehog Book
• The Robin Book
• The Red Squirrel Book
• The Bee Book
• The Owl Book
• The Fox Book
• The Hare Book
• The Native Pony Book
• The Beaver Book
• The Otter Book
• The Water Vole Book
• The Frog Book
• The Crow Book
• The Butterfly Book

Written by Jo Byrne. Series editor Jane Russ.